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Database Design: SQL vs NoSQL for Modern Applications

Choose the right database for your application. PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and hybrid approaches.

Rottawhite Team12 min readJanuary 25, 2025
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Database Selection

Choosing the right database is crucial for application success.

SQL Databases

Strengths

  • ACID compliance
  • Complex queries
  • Data integrity
  • Mature tooling

    • Popular Options

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • SQL Server

    • NoSQL Databases

    Types

  • Document (MongoDB)
  • Key-Value (Redis)
  • Wide-Column (Cassandra)
  • Graph (Neo4j)

    • When to Use

  • Flexible schema
  • Horizontal scaling
  • High write throughput

    • Hybrid Approaches

    Use multiple databases for different needs.

    Conclusion

    Match database choice to your specific requirements.

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