NoSQL vs SQL: When to Use Each Database Type
SQL vs NoSQL comparison: relational vs document, ACID vs BASE, scaling, use cases, and choosing the right database.
Use SQL When
- Complex queries with JOINs
- ACID transactions are required
- Data has clear relationships
- Schema is stable
Use NoSQL When
- Schema-less / evolving data
- High write throughput
- Horizontal scaling needed
- Document/key-value/graph data models
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