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What If Writing SQL Became Cool Again?

TalkinFrenchat Devoxx France 2026 · 2026-04-22..04-24· [databases]
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Presents SQLC, a tool (demonstrated for Go) that lets developers write raw SQL while generating type-safe, high-performance code without extra dependencies. Explains how SQLC works, the scenarios where it outperforms ORMs, and how to integrate it into a modern stack to gain more control and performance over database queries.

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  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 1:24ORM limits and query prep
  3. 4:13SQLC overview
  4. 8:05SQLC setup
  5. 11:35Pros and cons
  6. 13:39Summary
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