NoneSQL All the DevEx

This post argues that future database differentiation will come from superior developer experience (DevEx) rather than just infrastructure improvements. It contrasts the evolution of databases through infrastructure-focused eras (relational, NoSQL, SQL scalers like Vitess) with the emerging importance of DevEx. The author defines DevEx in databases across three categories: interacting with data (application queries, ad-hoc queries, auth/user management), workflows (migrations, version control, environments), and data branching. The post positions PlanetScale's Vitess-based approach as a leader in this DevEx shift.