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How does any of this equally not apply to PostgreSQL ?

Is this some magical database where you don't need to worry about access patterns, best practices or how it is deployed.

>>threes+(OP)
Yes, it's that magical database, up to certain scale.

>>threes+(OP)
> How does any of this equally not apply to PostgreSQL ?

1. Postgres is easier to setup and run (than Kafka) 2. Most shops already have Postgres running (TFA is targeted to these shops) 3. Postgres is easier to adapt to changing access patterns (than Kafka).

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> Is this some magical ...

Why must your adversary (Postgres) meet some mythical standard when your fighter (Kafka) doesn't meet even basic standards.