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Understanding Database Types

Choosing the right database type is crucial for meeting application requirements regarding data consistency, scalability, and performance. SQL databases offer strong consistency while NoSQL databases provide flexibility and scalability, each optimized for different use cases.

SQL DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesACID PropertiesCAP TheoremConsistencyAvailabilityShardingPostgreSQLMongoDBRedis

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