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Key-Value Data Model in NoSQL

Last Updated : 17 Feb, 2022

A key-value data model or database is also referred to as a key-value

store. It is a non-relational type of database. In this, an associative array is
used as a basic database in which an individual key is linked with just one
value in a collection. For the values, keys are special identifiers. Any kind
of entity can be valued. The collection of key-value pairs stored on
separate records is called key-value databases and they do not have an
already defined structure.

How do key-value databases work?

A number of easy strings or even a complicated entity are referred to as a

value that is associated with a key by a key-value database, which is
utilized to monitor the entity. Like in many programming paradigms, a key-
value database resembles a map object or array, or dictionary, however,
which is put away in a tenacious manner and controlled by a DBMS.
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An efficient and compact structure of the index is used by the key-value
store to have the option to rapidly and dependably find value using its key.
For example, Redis is a key-value store used to tracklists, maps, heaps,
and primitive types (which are simple data structures) in a constant
database. Redis can uncover a very basic point of interaction to query and
manipulate value types, just by supporting a predetermined number of
value types, and when arranged, is prepared to do high throughput.

When to use a key-value database:

Here are a few situations in which you can use a key-value database:-

User session attributes in an online app like finance or gaming, which

is referred to as real-time random data access.
Caching mechanism for repeatedly accessing data or key-based
design.
The application is developed on queries that are based on keys.

Features:

One of the most un-complex kinds of NoSQL data models.

For storing, getting, and removing data, key-value databases utilize
simple functions.
Querying language is not present in key-value databases.
Built-in redundancy makes this database more reliable.

Advantages:

It is very easy to use. Due to the simplicity of the database, data can
accept any kind, or even different kinds when required.
Its response time is fast due to its simplicity, given that the remaining
environment near it is very much constructed and improved.
Key-value store databases are scalable vertically as well as
horizontally.
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 Built-in redundancy makes this database more reliable.

Disadvantages:

As querying language is not present in key-value databases,

transportation of queries from one database to a different database
cannot be done.
The key-value store database is not refined. You cannot query the
database without a key.

Some examples of key-value databases:

Here are some popular key-value databases which are widely used:

Couchbase: It permits SQL-style querying and searching for text.

Amazon DynamoDB: The key-value database which is mostly used is
Amazon DynamoDB as it is a trusted database used by a large number
of users. It can easily handle a large number of requests every day and
it also provides various security options.
Riak: It is the database used to develop applications.
Aerospike: It is an open-source and real-time database working with
billions of exchanges.
Berkeley DB: It is a high-performance and open-source database
providing scalability.

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