Neon Database Performance Debate: There's No Free Lunch

Recently, there's been a lot of discussion on X/Twitter and by Planetscale's CEO regarding Neon database performance. The author points to a passage from *Project Hail Mary* highlighting that one system might be less efficient but far more scalable than another. This serves as a reminder that there's no silver bullet in distributed system design; both Neon and Planetscale excel in their own niches. While negativity and drama on X/Twitter attract attention, it's important to remember that there's no universally optimal solution.