Does Snapchat use SQL or NoSQL?

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Like many other applications on the platform, the Android version of Snapchat stores structured data within a SQL database.

What is Snapchat SQL?

The SQL Server Snap connects to your SQL Server database and achieves read and write access to its objects.

What data structure does Snapchat use?

So, the structure details are proprietary but based on functional language and relational structure.

How does Snapchat store its data?

We store your basic account information — like your name, phone number, and email address — and list of friends until you ask us to delete them. We store location information for different lengths of time based on how precise it is and which services you use.

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