Introduction to NoSQL
30mBeginner2022-09-20
Authors
David Jones-Gilardi
Developer Experience Product Manager and Developer Advocate at DataStax
Course details
Understanding what NoSQL means for programmers can be hard enough, but what about people who are not in the development or IT community? NoSQL databases, which offer greater scalability and flexibility than relational databases—form the backbone of many disruptive applications that affect all of our lives. Anyone, from developers to C-level executives to nontechnical professionals, could benefit from a better understanding of this powerful technology. In this course, instructor David Jones-Gilardi helps you do just that.
David explains what NoSQL databases are capable of, as well as which NoSQL databases work best in different situations. Along the way, he covers each concept in a way that anyone can understand.
David explains what NoSQL databases are capable of, as well as which NoSQL databases work best in different situations. Along the way, he covers each concept in a way that anyone can understand.
Skills covered
NoSQLDatabase DevelopmentDatabase ManagementSoftware DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- A guide to NoSQL - No programming needed
NoSQL Why Can t You Have Any Sequels
- So what is NoSQL
- Asking data questions with query languages
- Horizontal scalability
NoSQL Powers Everything
- You're already using NoSQL databases you just don't know it
- Give more examples
The Three Vs - Volume, Velocity, and Variety
- Volume - How much data are you really talking about
- Velocity - Defining online speeds with OLTP
- Velocity - Understanding and increasing throughput
- Variety - Rethinking the data model
- Variety - NoSQL data models
Differences in Scalability, Performance, and Data Modeling
- Comparing the three Vs to current relational databases
Conclusion
- That's a wrap