Relational versus Non Relational Database

Written by jeffhu | Published 2017/11/21
Tech Story Tags: programming | database | relational-databases | non-relational-database | mysql

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An Easy Table For Better Understanding

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Introduction

To save words and time, a table is presented for you to clearly skim through the differences between a relational database (e.g. MySQL) and a non-relational database (e.g. MongoDB). There are 10 features of both types of databases are compared to provide you a high-level understanding about their distinctions.

Table of Comparison: Relational versus Non Relational Database

Wrap-up

Two great references are suggested for you to dive deeper into this:

  • MYSQL VS. MONGODB: LOOKING AT RELATIONAL AND NON-RELATIONAL DATABASES (link)
  • Relational Vs Non Relational Database (link)

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Written by jeffhu | CEO @ Turing Chain, TuringCerts | Blockchain Scholar @ UC Berkeley | Fellow @ Clinton Foundation
Published by HackerNoon on 2017/11/21