Matthias Hoys wrote on 16.02.2009 22:56:
>> Should you choose an open-source, make sure your code AND your DDL uses as
>> much ANSI standards as possible so when you do need to move to something
>> else, it won't be as painful. (auto-incrementing columns vs. sequences
>> etc...).
>
> I really wouldn't go for database independence ... Choose a RDBMS and use
> all of its features !
Full ACK.
The only reason to go for DBMS independence is when you are creating a standard
product which should run on multiple platforms.