Question

What are the befefits of NoSQL over relational database?

Answer 1

NoSQL overcome the weaknesses that the relational data model does not address well, which are as follows:

• Huge volume of sructured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
• Flexible data model(schema) that is easy to change
• Scalability and performance for web-scale applications
• Lower cost
• Impedance mismatch between the relational data model and object-oriented programming
• Built-in replication
• Support for agile software development