Databases Demystified: From SQL to NoSQL
Databases Demystified: From SQL to NoSQL Databases come in many shapes. SQL and NoSQL are not enemies; they fit different tasks. SQL databases organize data in tables with rows and columns. The schema is defined in advance, and the system checks rules to keep data clean. Transactions try to keep all parts of a change correct, even in busy apps. NoSQL databases arrive with a different idea. They scale more easily across many machines and handle flexible data. They often trade strict consistency for speed and availability. This makes them useful for content storage, logs, or user sessions where fast writes matter. ...