NoSQL vs SQL What is best

by - February 17, 2020


When we are developing any kind software we are gonna need a database at some point. In this article we are gonna talk about two major database technologies SQL and NoSQL.
 

SQL (Structured Query Language) 

SQL or Structured Query Language is a language that we are using to manipulate relational databases. in sql databases data is stored in multiple tables according to a schema. first relational database created on 1970s by an IBM Researcher using SESQL.


NoSQL



NoSQL is a non relational database system that doesn't have a fixed schema like SQL (Relational databases). All the data will be stored in documents without a predefined schema. Carl Strozz introduced the NoSQL concept in 1998.


Which is better?

both of thees systems has their own advantages and disadvantages, In order for a SQL Database to be more effective,input data needs to be well structured and consistent. if we have a well defined schema in our SQL Database it will also help us to reduce data redundancy. therefor SQL is much better for a system that has constant and unchanging data. if your requirements are not clear at the beginning of the system (if you are not sure about what data your gonna store in your database) NoSQL system will be more suitable for you. because NoSQL databases doesn't need consistent data. and if we also compare the scalabilty of thees two systems NoSQL clearly wins because NoSQL databases are horizontally scalable unlike SQL databases NoSQL Databases (which are vertically salable)  can handle more traffic by sharing or adding additional servers.   

Conclusion 

Every database technology has its own pros and cons so there is no one superior database technology. It all comes down to the requirements of your system.




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