NoSQL vs. NewSQL vs. Distributed SQL: DZone's 2020 Trend Report

DZone's 2020 Trend Report shows a shift away from the "SQL vs. NoSQL" debate, as more companies use a combination of both for their business needs. The report indicates that hybrid usage of SQL and NoSQL is becoming the norm, with nearly 60% of respondents saying their organizations use both to support big data efforts. Additionally, distributed SQL databases like CockroachDB are emerging, offering the benefits of both SQL and NoSQL without requiring difficult tradeoffs. However, not all technologies labeling themselves as distributed SQL actually meet the definition.