uThe #1
critical success factor for any web development is effective utilization of the database.
uPL/SQL
is not irrelevant (and it continues to improve).
uCode that
needs to access the database is faster if it is placed in the database.
uDatabase
independence is irrelevant
ØUI
technology independence is more important.
uJust because
everyone is moving logic to the middle tier, does not make it a smart idea.