What are the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases?

Question

i want breakdown of SQL and NoSQL databases, highlighting their advantages and when each is most suitable for prepareing exam.

Saheb Ali Shekh · Answer

Here some differences Between SQL and NoSQL Databases

	SQL

	NoSQL


	Sql organized in tables with rows and columns

	But NoSQL Uses formats like documents, key-value pairs, columns, or graphsUses formats like documents, key-value pairs, columns, or graphs

	It scales vertically by upgrading server hardwareScales vertically by upgrading server hardware

	It Scales horizontally by adding more serversScales horizontally by adding more servers

	It follows ACID properties for strong consistency
	It follows BASE principles, favoring availability over consistency

	It optimized for complex queries and multi-row transactions
	It optimized for high-speed read/write operations at large scale
	Example:- MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server
	Example:- MongoDB, Cassandra, CouchDB, Neo4j

What are the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases?

1 Answer

Saheb Ali Shekh . 1 month ago

SQL	NoSQL
Sql organized in tables with rows and columns	But NoSQL Uses formats like documents, key-value pairs, columns, or graphsUses formats like documents, key-value pairs, columns, or graphs
It scales vertically by upgrading server hardwareScales vertically by upgrading server hardware	It Scales horizontally by adding more serversScales horizontally by adding more servers
It follows ACID properties for strong consistency	It follows BASE principles, favoring availability over consistency
It optimized for complex queries and multi-row transactions	It optimized for high-speed read/write operations at large scale
Example:- MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server	Example:- MongoDB, Cassandra, CouchDB, Neo4j