I've had many experiences like this as well. Even some of our paid for software ...

raverbashing · on June 29, 2013

But until you get to the point that "just works" it's a huge pain in the behind (configuring, etc)

Also, the SQL syntax is usually a pain to get it first (MySQL is much more tolerant for a newcomer)

And yes, PSQL commands usually work in MySQL (except for the specific stuff, like \dt but that's not even SQL so...)

kryten · on June 29, 2013

Seriously?

I find it much easier from an admin and dev perspective. It is less forgiving, that is correct, but that's a good thing. Oh and the documentation is wonderful compared to MySQL.

Plus it works properly.