Day 13/30: SQL vs NoSQL 📌
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Day 13/30: SQL vs NoSQL 📌 When designing a system, one of the first questions is: SQL or NoSQL? SQL databases store structured data in tables with a defined schema. Examples: PostgreSQL, MySQL NoSQL databases are designed for flexible schemas and different data models. Examples: MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB SQL is a good fit when you need: → Strong consistency → Complex queries & joins → Transactions → Structured relationships NoSQL is a good fit when you need: → Flexible schemas → Massive horizontal scaling → High write/read throughput → Distributed data across many nodes Example:
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