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difference between SQL and NoSQL.

The document compares SQL and NoSQL databases, highlighting that SQL databases use a structured schema with predefined relationships and are designed for vertical scalability, adhering to ACID properties. In contrast, NoSQL databases offer flexible schemas and are optimized for horizontal scalability, often sacrificing some ACID guarantees for performance and adaptability. SQL is typically used in structured data environments, while NoSQL is favored for applications requiring high flexibility and scalability.

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difference between SQL and NoSQL.

The document compares SQL and NoSQL databases, highlighting that SQL databases use a structured schema with predefined relationships and are designed for vertical scalability, adhering to ACID properties. In contrast, NoSQL databases offer flexible schemas and are optimized for horizontal scalability, often sacrificing some ACID guarantees for performance and adaptability. SQL is typically used in structured data environments, while NoSQL is favored for applications requiring high flexibility and scalability.

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1.

SQL
• SQL databases, also known as relational databases, use a structured data model based
on tables with rows and columns. Data is organized into structured schemas, and
relationships between different tables are established using foreign key constraints
• SQL databases have a predefined schema that defines the structure of the data,
including the data types of each column and relationships between tables. Changes to
the schema often require alterations to the entire database structure.
• SQL databases use the SQL query language for data manipulation and retrieval. SQL
provides a powerful and standardized way to perform operations such as selecting,
inserting, updating, and deleting data.
• Traditional SQL databases are typically designed for vertical scalability, where you scale
up by adding more resources (CPU, memory) to a single server. Scaling out (horizontal
scaling) can be challenging and often requires complex sharding or replication strategies.
• SQL databases generally adhere to the ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability)
properties, ensuring that transactions are processed reliably and securely.
• SQL databases are often used in applications where data is structured and relationships
between different entities are well-defined, such as banking systems, e-commerce
platforms, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

2. NoSQL
• NoSQL databases employ a variety of data models, including document-based, key-
value pairs, wide-column stores, and graph databases. These databases are typically
schema-less or have flexible schemas, allowing for more dynamic and unstructured
data storage.
• NoSQL databases can have dynamic schemas, meaning that different records in the
same collection (or table) can have different fields and data types. This flexibility
allows for easier adaptation to evolving data requirements.
• NoSQL databases may use their own query languages, APIs, or even standard
programming languages for data access. Query capabilities may vary depending on
the specific type of NoSQL database being used.
• NoSQL databases are generally designed for horizontal scalability, allowing you to
add more nodes to a distributed system to handle increased load. This makes them
well-suited for large-scale applications with high volumes of data and traffic.
• NoSQL databases may sacrifice some of the ACID properties in favor of performance,
scalability, and flexibility. Some NoSQL databases provide eventual consistency
rather than strong consistency guarantees.
• NoSQL databases are commonly used in scenarios where flexibility, scalability, and
performance are prioritized over strict data consistency, such as social media
platforms, content management systems, and real-time analytics.

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