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Chapter II: Databases & Data Modeling

SQL vs NoSQL

Comparing relational and non-relational databases and when to use each.

In short

Pick SQL for structured, relational, consistent data; NoSQL for scale, flexibility, and throughput.

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Key takeaways

  • Match the database to the access pattern, not hype.
  • Polyglot persistence — use the right store for each job.