Sometimes ORMs are like trying to tie a fishing lure with mittens on. Frustrating.
On the other hand I can not stand, no, really really really cannot stand clever 1000+ line SQL queries. Writing an entire program in one dense line doesn't show how smart you are, it shows you don't have a clue about the bigger picture or else lack respect for the time and mental health of others.
For most cases on a team and for maintainability I've finally decided the advantages of a good ORM and migration tool where you can commit migrations in a rational and standard pattern far outweigh the disadvantages. But this is not because I don't know or respect SQL.
On the other hand I can not stand, no, really really really cannot stand clever 1000+ line SQL queries. Writing an entire program in one dense line doesn't show how smart you are, it shows you don't have a clue about the bigger picture or else lack respect for the time and mental health of others.
For most cases on a team and for maintainability I've finally decided the advantages of a good ORM and migration tool where you can commit migrations in a rational and standard pattern far outweigh the disadvantages. But this is not because I don't know or respect SQL.