Databases Demystified: From SQL to NoSQL
Databases Demystified: From SQL to NoSQL Databases come in many shapes. If you learned SQL in school, you might wonder what NoSQL really offers. This guide explains the core ideas in plain language, with practical examples you can apply at work or in school projects. You’ll see how data is stored, how queries work, and when to choose one approach over another. SQL databases organize data into tables with a fixed schema. They excel at precise queries and strong consistency. NoSQL stores often use flexible data models and can scale to many users. Both families have their strengths, and they are not mutually exclusive. Depending on the project, teams mix them to get the best of both worlds. ...