The crushing success of relational databases

The text discusses the adaptability and dominance of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) over other data models such as document storage, vector databases, and graph databases. It highlights how RDBMS has incorporated features from these alternative systems, making them more versatile and efficient. The text also emphasizes the simplicity, performance, and community support that contribute to the success of RDBMSes like Postgres. Furthermore, it suggests that developers can use Postgres as a single "data management framework" for various applications by leveraging its adaptability and numerous extensions.