Chapter 2
NoSQL Database Design and Terminology
In This Chapter
Identifying and handling different types of data
Describing NoSQL and its terminology
Encompassing the range of consistency options available
Integrating related technologies
New data management challenges have triggered a new database technology — NoSQL. NoSQL thinking and technology mark a shift away from traditional data management technologies. With all the new terms and techniques and the wide variety of options, it’s not easy to come up with a succinct description of NoSQL.
NoSQL databases aren’t a mere layer on top of existing technologies used to address a slightly different use case. They’re different beasts entirely. Each type of NoSQL database is designed to manage different types of data. Understanding the data you want to manage will help you apply the right NoSQL solution.
The popularity of NoSQL databases lies largely in the speed they provide for developers. NoSQL solutions are quicker to build, update, and deploy than their relational forerunners. Their design is tuned to ensure fast response times to particular ...
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