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NoSQL Database vs PostgreSQL

Developers should use NoSQL databases when building applications that require horizontal scaling, low-latency access, or flexible schema designs, such as big data analytics, content management systems, or IoT platforms meets postgresql is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

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NoSQL Database

Developers should use NoSQL databases when building applications that require horizontal scaling, low-latency access, or flexible schema designs, such as big data analytics, content management systems, or IoT platforms

NoSQL Database

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Developers should use NoSQL databases when building applications that require horizontal scaling, low-latency access, or flexible schema designs, such as big data analytics, content management systems, or IoT platforms

Pros

  • +They are particularly valuable for handling diverse data types and high-velocity data streams where traditional SQL databases might struggle with performance or rigidity
  • +Related to: mongodb, cassandra

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

  • +Widely used in the industry
  • +Related to: sql, supabase

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use NoSQL Database if: You want they are particularly valuable for handling diverse data types and high-velocity data streams where traditional sql databases might struggle with performance or rigidity and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use PostgreSQL if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what NoSQL Database offers.

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The Bottom Line
NoSQL Database wins

Developers should use NoSQL databases when building applications that require horizontal scaling, low-latency access, or flexible schema designs, such as big data analytics, content management systems, or IoT platforms

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