Great Stack to Doesn't Work Bonus: SQL vs NoSQL: Which One in 2026?

May 30, 2026 · 9:45 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

#database #sql #nosql #technology #PostgreSQL #MongoDB #DynamoDB #Cassandra #Mehmet TURAÇ

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The article discusses the ongoing debate between SQL and NoSQL databases, emphasizing that the choice should depend on specific application needs rather than a blanket preference. It highlights PostgreSQL's versatility and performance, suggesting it as the primary choice for most applications. The author provides a decision framework to help developers select the appropriate database based on their access patterns and requirements.

Key facts

▪PostgreSQL is recommended for applications with well-defined queries and relational data.
▪MongoDB has evolved to include relational features, while DynamoDB is favored for simple key-value access in AWS.
▪The article stresses that scaling issues are more about architecture than database choice.

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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 2891163) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Mehmet TURAÇ Posted on May 30 Great Stack to Doesn't Work Bonus: SQL vs NoSQL: Which One in 2026? #database #backend #beginners #discuss Great Stack to Doesn't Work (4 Part Series) 1 Great Stack to Doesn't Work #1 — PostgreSQL: "I Added an Index and It Got Slower" 2 Great Stack to Doesn't Work #2 — Kafka: "Where Did My Messages Go?" 3 Great Stack to Doesn't Work Bonus: SQL vs NoSQL: Which One in 2026? 4 Great Stack to Doesn't Work #3 — Redis: "99% Cache Hit Ratio, System Down" The…

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