NoSQL Databases

In the previous lesson, we discussed SQL databases that can be used to develop an efficient database-backed web application. Now, we will look into the NoSQL options that exist and discuss how NoSQL database management systems compare to SQL database management systems.

MongoDB #

MongoDB, which is perhaps the most popular NoSQL DBMS, is an open-source non-relational database management system that has come to be known as the leading option when it comes to developing modern web applications. The reason for this is that MongoDB uses a document-based storage system that stores key-value pairs and allows for highly efficient lookups, making data retrieval much faster and easier ...