2020 Database Predictions and Trends

In 2020, the database world is expected to see significant growth and changes. Developers will have more options for data models, with NoSQL databases becoming increasingly popular. DBaaS offerings will make it easier to deploy and manage new workloads. Graph technology is set to become mainstream as companies focus on relationship-based problems. Multi-cloud projects are expected to become a reality, with mission-critical applications running across multiple cloud services independently and at scale. The growth of containers and microservices will start affecting database design decisions. Kubernetes will enter the "trough of disillusionment" as real-world deployments begin taking off. The availability of 5G is expected to drive up data growth rates, leading to increased demand for scalable applications and database implementations. Finally, the release of Apache Cassandra™ 4.0 is anticipated to create a wave of upgrades due to its stability fixes and testing.