Raw Queries vs Stored Procedures

Developers should use raw queries when they need to execute complex joins, aggregations, or database-specific features that are inefficient or unsupported by an ORM, such as in high-performance applications or legacy systems meets developers should use stored procedures when they need to centralize business logic within the database for consistency, optimize performance by reducing round-trips between application and database, and enforce security by limiting direct table access. Here's our take.

Raw Queries

Nice Pick

Developers should use raw queries when they need to execute complex joins, aggregations, or database-specific features that are inefficient or unsupported by an ORM, such as in high-performance applications or legacy systems

Pros

• It's also essential for tasks like bulk data operations, custom reporting, or when precise control over query execution is required, though it demands strong SQL knowledge and security practices to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Related to: sql, orm

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Stored Procedures

Developers should use stored procedures when they need to centralize business logic within the database for consistency, optimize performance by reducing round-trips between application and database, and enforce security by limiting direct table access

Pros

• Common use cases include batch processing, data validation, and complex transactional operations where atomicity is critical, such as in financial or inventory systems
• Related to: sql, database-design

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Raw Queries if: You want it's also essential for tasks like bulk data operations, custom reporting, or when precise control over query execution is required, though it demands strong sql knowledge and security practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Stored Procedures if: You prioritize common use cases include batch processing, data validation, and complex transactional operations where atomicity is critical, such as in financial or inventory systems over what Raw Queries offers.

The Bottom Line

Raw Queries wins

Developers should use raw queries when they need to execute complex joins, aggregations, or database-specific features that are inefficient or unsupported by an ORM, such as in high-performance applications or legacy systems