{"id":36520,"date":"2025-10-05T12:34:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T07:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/?p=36520"},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:36:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:06:46","slug":"nosql-vs-sql","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate, Positive Guide to Conquering Big Data Projects with NoSQL vs SQL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The digital age has ushered in a tidal wave of data\u2014a phenomenal resource we now affectionately call Big Data. From sensor readings and social media feeds to high-volume e-commerce transactions, the sheer Volume, blistering Velocity, and dizzying Variety (the famous 3 Vs) of this data demand a monumental shift in how we approach storage, management, and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of every successful big data project lies a critical architectural decision: Which database technology is the ultimate champion? The battle lines are drawn between the venerable, time-tested SQL (Relational) databases and the modern, dynamically flexible NoSQL (Non-Relational) databases. Choosing the right one\u2014or often, the right <em>combination<\/em>\u2014is the key to unlocking extraordinary project performance, ensuring remarkable scalability, and driving impactful business insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This detailed, positive guide will illuminate the path, providing the definitive comparison of NoSQL vs SQL for big data projects and empowering you to make the most advantageous choice for your next groundbreaking venture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understanding-the-foundations-nosql-vs-sqlpower-and-flexibility\"><\/span><strong>Understanding the Foundations: NoSQL vs SQL<\/strong>(Power and flexibility)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f664ea0259b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f664ea0259b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#understanding-the-foundations-nosql-vs-sqlpower-and-flexibility\" title=\"Understanding the Foundations: NoSQL vs SQL(Power and flexibility)\">Understanding the Foundations: NoSQL vs SQL(Power and flexibility)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#1-the-time-honored-champion-sql-databases\" title=\"1. The Time-Honored Champion: SQL Databases\">1. The Time-Honored Champion: SQL Databases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#2-the-modern-agile-contender-nosql-databases\" title=\"2. The Modern, Agile Contender: NoSQL Databases\">2. The Modern, Agile Contender: NoSQL Databases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#the-big-data-challenge-volume-velocity-and-variety\" title=\"The Big Data Challenge: Volume, Velocity, and Variety\">The Big Data Challenge: Volume, Velocity, and Variety<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#high-volume-data-management-scaling-to-infinity\" title=\"High-Volume Data Management: Scaling to Infinity\">High-Volume Data Management: Scaling to Infinity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#high-velocity-data-speed-and-real-time-processing\" title=\"High-Velocity Data: Speed and Real-Time Processing\">High-Velocity Data: Speed and Real-Time Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#high-variety-data-flexibility-is-freedom\" title=\"High-Variety Data: Flexibility is Freedom\">High-Variety Data: Flexibility is Freedom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#strategic-database-selection-when-to-choose-which\" title=\"Strategic Database Selection: When to Choose Which\">Strategic Database Selection: When to Choose Which<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#choose-sql-when%e2%80%a6\" title=\"Choose SQL When&#8230;\">Choose SQL When&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#choose-nosql-when%e2%80%a6\" title=\"Choose NoSQL When&#8230;\">Choose NoSQL When&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#hybrid-harmony-the-powerful-polyglot-persistence-model\" title=\"Hybrid Harmony: The Powerful Polyglot Persistence Model\">Hybrid Harmony: The Powerful Polyglot Persistence Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/nosql-vs-sql\/#conclusion-empowering-your-big-data-future-with-confidence\" title=\"Conclusion: Empowering Your Big Data Future with Confidence\">Conclusion: Empowering Your Big Data Future with Confidence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into the specific advantages of big data, let&#8217;s establish a clear, foundational understanding of these two powerhouse database categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-the-time-honored-champion-sql-databases\"><\/span><strong>1. The Time-Honored Champion: SQL Databases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SQL<\/strong> (Structured Query Language) databases are the original workhorses of the data world. Built on the relational model, they store data in structured tables with predefined schemas, where every row has the same columns. Relationships between data are established using keys, enabling powerful and complex querying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> Rigid, predefined schema (tables, rows, columns).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Integrity:<\/strong> <strong>ACID<\/strong> (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) compliant, ensuring transactional reliability and <strong>strong consistency<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability:<\/strong> Traditionally <strong>Vertical Scaling<\/strong> (adding more CPU, RAM to a single server).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Standardized <strong>SQL<\/strong> query language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-the-modern-agile-contender-nosql-databases\"><\/span><strong>2. The Modern, Agile Contender: NoSQL Databases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NoSQL<\/strong> (Not Only SQL) databases emerged as a response to the massive scalability and flexibility challenges posed by the rise of the internet and, consequently, <strong>big data<\/strong>. They eschew the fixed relational structure, offering a dynamic approach to data storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> Flexible, dynamic schema (schema-less or schema-on-read).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Consistency:<\/strong> Often follows the <strong>BASE<\/strong> (Basically Available, Soft state, Eventual consistency) model, prioritizing availability and partition tolerance over immediate consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability:<\/strong> Inherently designed for <strong>Horizontal Scaling<\/strong> (adding more commodity servers\/nodes\u2014often called &#8220;scaling out&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Models:<\/strong> Diverse, including <strong>Document<\/strong> (e.g., MongoDB), <strong>Key-Value<\/strong> (e.g., Redis), <strong>Wide-Column<\/strong> (e.g., Cassandra), and <strong>Graph<\/strong> (e.g., Neo4j).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Varies by database, often proprietary or JSON-like query languages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-big-data-challenge-volume-velocity-and-variety\"><\/span><strong>The Big Data Challenge: Volume, Velocity, and Variety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The very definition of Big Data dictates the selection criteria for the best database. To achieve ultimate project performance, the database must flawlessly handle the 3 Vs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"high-volume-data-management-scaling-to-infinity\"><\/span><strong>High-Volume Data Management: Scaling to Infinity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your project involves petabytes of data, scalability isn&#8217;t a luxury; it\u2019s a prerequisite for massive success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Aspect<\/td><td>SQL Databases<\/td><td>NoSQL Databases<\/td><td>Big Data Advantage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scaling Model<\/strong><\/td><td>Vertical Scaling (Scale Up)<\/td><td>Horizontal Scaling (Scale Out)<\/td><td><strong>NoSQL<\/strong> shines with horizontal scaling, allowing you to seamlessly add nodes to an existing cluster, offering virtually unlimited capacity for your <strong>massive datasets<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost Efficiency<\/strong><\/td><td>Can be expensive (requires high-end hardware)<\/td><td>Highly cost-effective (runs on commodity hardware)<\/td><td><strong>NoSQL<\/strong> provides a superior <strong>low-cost infrastructure<\/strong> solution for enormous data volumes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data Distribution<\/strong><\/td><td>Centralized, complex sharding is required.<\/td><td>Distributed architecture by design (sharding is often automatic).<\/td><td><strong>NoSQL&#8217;s<\/strong> distributed design is inherently better suited for managing and querying <strong>distributed database computing<\/strong> across countless nodes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> For sheer high-volume data management and distributed scalability, NoSQL databases like Cassandra and MongoDB are clear champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"high-velocity-data-speed-and-real-time-processing\"><\/span><strong>High-Velocity Data: Speed and Real-Time Processing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-velocity data<\/strong>\u2014data streams like IoT sensor readings or website clickstreams\u2014requires a database that can handle millions of writes per second with <strong>high availability<\/strong> and minimal latency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NoSQL&#8217;s Edge:<\/strong> Due to their simplified data models (like Key-Value stores) and distributed architecture, NoSQL databases are built for lightning-fast read and write operations. They can ingest and process high-velocity data in real-time without the overhead of transactional consistency checks required by SQL. This makes them ideal for real-time analytics and operational data stores where speed is the primary constraint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SQL&#8217;s Constraint:<\/strong> SQL databases, focusing on ACID compliance, incur more overhead per transaction, which can create a bottleneck when faced with an extreme write load. While modern SQL databases have improved, their architectural foundation is still geared toward data integrity over raw throughput.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"high-variety-data-flexibility-is-freedom\"><\/span><strong>High-Variety Data: Flexibility is Freedom<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of modern big data is unstructured or semi-structured (think JSON documents, log files, or social media posts). This presents a significant challenge to the rigid structure of relational databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NoSQL&#8217;s Edge:<\/strong> <strong>Schema flexibility<\/strong> is NoSQL&#8217;s superpower. A document database can store diverse data types within the same collection. You can add new fields or change data structures without needing to halt the system or perform a time-consuming schema migration. This makes for rapid application development and immense agility in evolving data environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SQL&#8217;s Constraint:<\/strong> SQL&#8217;s predefined schema requires all data to conform to a specific structure. Integrating a new data source or changing a data type necessitates a time-consuming schema alteration, which can be highly disruptive in an agile environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"strategic-database-selection-when-to-choose-which\"><\/span><strong>Strategic Database Selection: When to Choose Which<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice between SQL vs NoSQL for big data projects is not an either\/or ultimatum. The best architects often leverage a polyglot persistence approach, using the right tool for the right job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choose-sql-when%e2%80%a6\"><\/span><strong>Choose SQL When&#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SQL is the undeniable optimal solution for scenarios where data relationships and integrity are paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transactional Systems (Financial &amp; E-commerce):<\/strong> Your project is a <strong>system of record<\/strong> that absolutely requires <strong>ACID compliance<\/strong> to ensure every transaction is processed reliably. Examples include banking systems, inventory management, and order processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured, Interrelated Data:<\/strong> Your data is well-organized, and the relationships between different data points are complex and vital. <strong>Complex joins<\/strong> are a frequent necessity for your big data analytics tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature Ecosystem and Tooling:<\/strong> You need established standards, deep community support, and a wealth of proven Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting tools designed for the relational model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choose-nosql-when%e2%80%a6\"><\/span><strong>Choose NoSQL When&#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NoSQL is the <strong>superior solution<\/strong> when you prioritize speed, flexibility, and massive horizontal scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Massive Scale and High Throughput:<\/strong> Your application needs to handle millions of users or events per second and scale indefinitely by adding more servers. This is crucial for <strong>social media databases<\/strong>, <strong>IoT data platforms<\/strong>, and <strong>gaming backends<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible and Evolving Data Structure:<\/strong> Your data is inherently unstructured or semi-structured (logs, user-generated content), or your application requires rapid iteration where the data structure changes frequently. Content management systems and user profile services are prime examples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Availability is a Priority (BASE over ACID):<\/strong> Your system cannot afford downtime, and you can tolerate a brief period of data inconsistency (eventual consistency) in favor of guaranteed availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hybrid-harmony-the-powerful-polyglot-persistence-model\"><\/span><strong>Hybrid Harmony: The Powerful Polyglot Persistence Model<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In modern big data architecture, the ultimate winning strategy is often a hybrid approach. This strategy, known as Polyglot Persistence, allows the system to utilize the best-of-breed features of both SQL and NoSQL databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example: An E-commerce Platform<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SQL (PostgreSQL\/MySQL):<\/strong> Used for the core transactional data: customer accounts, inventory, and order fulfillment. This ensures <strong>strong consistency<\/strong> and data integrity for financial records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NoSQL (MongoDB\/Cassandra):<\/strong> Used for high-volume and high-velocity data like user reviews, product recommendations, session history, and clickstream logs. This guarantees massive scalability and real-time performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key-Value Store (Redis):<\/strong> Used for caching and managing temporary, high-speed data like shopping cart contents and user sessions for ultimate project performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By strategically integrating these technologies, companies can achieve unprecedented performance and incredible agility, solving the complex challenges of big data where a single-database solution would fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/how-do-i-become-a-sql-developer\/\">How Do I Become A SQL Developer: A Step-by-Step Guide.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion-empowering-your-big-data-future-with-confidence\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Empowering Your Big Data Future with Confidence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey through the <strong>NoSQL vs SQL for big data projects<\/strong> debate reveals a clear and exciting truth: There is no single &#8220;best&#8221; database; there is only the best tool for your specific challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SQL remains an essential foundation for transactional data requiring integrity and complex analytical queries. 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From sensor readings and social media feeds to high-volume e-commerce transactions, the sheer Volume, blistering Velocity, and dizzying Variety (the famous 3 Vs) of this data demand a monumental shift in how we approach storage, management, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1819],"tags":[2810],"class_list":["post-36520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-big-data-projects-with-nosql-vs-sql"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36520"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36523,"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36520\/revisions\/36523"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.codeavail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}