Archive: July, 2010

The Schema-Less Database: Freedom or Bondage?

Some of the new strain of NoSQL databases are schema-less. They also claim this is a feature that brings flexibility. If the schema is such a roadblock, why was it invented in the first place?
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Why NoSQL Won’t Replace Relational Databases Anytime Soon

These days there is a lot of buzz about NoSQL databases. We hear that new databases are about to replace relational ones because the relational data model is so old.

I’m sure this won’t happen anytime soon. On the other hand, I don’t believe NoSQL databases will go away either. My prediction is that new NoSQL databases will keep popping up. Each one will fill a specific need for a time, and then fade away. No two NoSQL databases will ever be compatible. Standardization is fundamentally contrary to the reason why NoSQL databases exist.

Hang on and I will show you why.
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