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0 pointsdatadeft2y ago0 comments

Exactly because we read the documentation and we use it for things where losing data is acceptable.

Just like using HyperLogLog acceptable in many scenarios, using Kafka also acceptable. I am quite baffled how widespread the misuse of technology.

Need reliable data storage? Use a database.

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agallego2y ago

the opposite should be true tho. opt-in for unsafe. you are the minority if you read the docs, let's be real :) most ppl never read the full docs. of the ppl i chat w/ is more like 5%

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0 pointsdatadeft2y ago0 comments

Exactly because we read the documentation and we use it for things where losing data is acceptable.

Just like using HyperLogLog acceptable in many scenarios, using Kafka also acceptable. I am quite baffled how widespread the misuse of technology.

Need reliable data storage? Use a database.

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agallego2y ago

the opposite should be true tho. opt-in for unsafe. you are the minority if you read the docs, let's be real :) most ppl never read the full docs. of the ppl i chat w/ is more like 5%

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse