Databases Demystified: SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL
Databases Demystified: SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL Database choices shape how data is stored, queried, and grown over time. They generally fall into SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL families. Each has strengths for different needs, so the right choice depends on your data and your workload. SQL databases use structured tables, fixed schemas, and SQL for queries. They enforce ACID rules to guard data consistency, which matters for money, inventory, and customer records. For simple data relations, you can think of a customers table and an orders table linked by a customer_id. ...