NoSQL
Quick Definition
Non-relational databases with flexible data models and scaling
Full Definition
Non-relational databases designed for flexible data models and horizontal scaling.
Examples
MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j
Related Terms
document-database
key-value-store
More Database Terms
Partitioning
Dividing tables into smaller pieces for better performance
Normalization
Organizing tables to reduce redundancy and improve integrity
Graph Database
Database optimized for entity relationship queries
Database Connection
Communication channel between application and database server
Replication
Copying data between servers for redundancy
Referential Integrity
Constraint ensuring table relationships remain consistent