SQL vs. NoSQL: Database Differences Explained

This article discusses the differences between SQL (relational databases) and NoSQL databases, explaining that each type is well-suited for different use cases. SQL databases are good for online transaction processing (OLTP), while NoSQL databases work well for prototyping, applications running across geographically distributed data centers, mobile applications handling big data, and real-time response rates. There are four main types of NoSQL databases: document stores, key-value stores, graph databases, and wide-column stores. The article concludes that organizations have a variety of software tools at their disposal to meet specific needs, and it's less about choosing between SQL or NoSQL but more about when to use each type depending on the use case.