When we talk about the benefits of using a non-relational database management system, often referred to as a NoSQL database, we sometimes lose track of what a traditional database is still good for (for some background on what a relational database is, see our guide to data terminology).
In a blog post at DBMS2, database veteran Curt Monash explains when it’s still best to use a relational database.
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