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Relational versus Non Relational Databaseby@jeffhu
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Relational versus Non Relational Database

by Jeff HuNovember 21st, 2017
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To save words and time, a table is presented for you to clearly skim through the differences between a relational database (e.g. <a href="https://www.mysql.com/" target="_blank">MySQL</a>) and a non-relational <a href="https://hackernoon.com/tagged/database" target="_blank">database</a> (e.g. <a href="https://www.mongodb.com/" target="_blank">MongoDB</a>). There are 10 features of both types of databases are compared to provide you a <a href="https://hackernoon.com/tagged/high-level" target="_blank">high-level</a> understanding about their distinctions.
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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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