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But developers, too? I mean are you really going to pick DB2 when it's much easier to trial Postgres or MSSQL? (Never mind the fact that IBMers themselves can barely get hold of DB2 internally, and when they do it's impossible to install yourself) Same with MQ vs RabbitMQ? Ditto WebSphere, Rational Tools etc. Of course not!

But even if you do, the horrible documentation, bad configuration and sheer technical debt apparent in those products will make you run for the hills ASAP. Because that's what happens when you're best devs leave, and then you fire the average ones to keep your stock price up.



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