What is a NoSQL?

What is NoSQL and example?

NoSQL is used for Big data and real-time web apps. For example, companies like Twitter, Facebook and Google collect terabytes of user data every single day. NoSQL database stands for “Not Only SQL” or “Not SQL.” Though a better term would be “NoREL”, NoSQL caught on. Carl Strozz introduced the NoSQL concept in 1998.

What's difference between SQL and NoSQL?

SQL is the programming language used to interface with relational databases. (Relational databases model data as records in rows and tables with logical links between them). NoSQL is a class of DBMs that are non-relational and generally do not use SQL.

Does NoSQL mean NoSQL?

To be clear, NoSQL stands for “not only SQL” rather than “no SQL” at all. This means a NoSQL JSON database can store and retrieve data using literally “no SQL.” Or you can combine the flexibility of JSON with the power of SQL for the best of both worlds.

What is NoSQL vs MongoDB?

MongoDB is an open-source NoSQL database. MongoDB is a document-based database. MongoDB is one of the leading NoSQL databases. NoSQL database is a type of non-relational database, and it is capable of processing structured, semi-structured and unstructured data.