There was this recent Quora question about why we need RDBMS: Why not just use text files? What can RDBMS do that a simple text file cannot? Or, why not use several different text files to represent different tables? Heh. Let's challenge that through a witty comparison (also given as an answer to the above … Continue reading Why do We Need RDBMS?
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A map of all those new NoSQL, NewSQL, post-SQL, structured, unstructured database options that came out over the past year
So you want to go with the flow and implement your next application on top of some NoSQL, NotJustSQL, NewSQL, AlmostSQL, SQL++, NextGenSQL, and what not, just to be sure not to miss out on some of the latest developments in the data business? Here's a little map to guide you through the jungle of … Continue reading A map of all those new NoSQL, NewSQL, post-SQL, structured, unstructured database options that came out over the past year