[Dbix-class] A slightly more concrete proposal

[Darren Duncan]

On 2016-10-06 2:18 AM, Aaron Trevena wrote:
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> One quick thing to mention, is that SQL and Relational Databases have
> moved forward considerably since we were using Class::DBI. I'm now
> working on a project using latest Postgres features, and I've been
> literally astonished at some of the new stuff that's being made
> available by modern relational databases, full JSONB support that's
> strong enough for us to replace Mongo, as well as a variety of changes
> to SQL such as LATERAL joins mean that the rules are changing under
> our feet as developers and that means we can't just stand still either
> in how we write database code.
>
> Fortunately we've been able to support these via DBIx::Class using
> method modifiers and wrappers and helper classes, as well as the
> occasional "big string of literal SQL' but obviously as an entirely
> self-interested user (whose most useful contribution is usually acting
> as crash test dummy for how idiot proof it is) I believe both
> developers and users need to keep up with relational databases or be
> left behind.
>
> Thanks again to Peter, Matt and all the contributors - I (and I'm
> pretty sure the clients and employers I've had for the last decade)
> have appreciated the hard work you've put into this project.

I also agree with what Aaron added here. -- Darren Duncan