Non-relational databases (NoSQL)

 

M1L11 Brief

This self-study guide will help you understand the concepts of non-relational databases (NoSQL) and their use cases. You will explore various types of non-relational databases, their architectures, and how they compare to traditional relational databases.

Videos

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2. MongoDB in 100 Seconds
3. A concise overview of MongoDB, covering its data structure, advantages, and primary use cases in just 100 seconds.
4. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bt_y4Loofg&ab_channel=Fireship
5. Cassandra in 100 Seconds
6. A quick dive into Cassandra, explaining its column-family data model, distributed nature, and scalability features.
7. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziq7FUKpCS8&ab_channel=Fireship
8. SQL vs. NoSQL: What's the Difference?
9. Understand the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases, their advantages, disadvantages, and use cases.
10. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5aTUc7c4jg&ab_channel=IBMTechnology

Readings

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2. Understanding SQL and NoSQL Databases
3. Learn the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases and their various models.
4. Read the guide: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/understanding-sql-and-nosql-databases-and-different-database-models
5. A Comparison of NoSQL Database Management Systems and Models
6. Explore the different types of NoSQL databases and their specific use cases.
7. Read more: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/a-comparison-of-nosql-database-management-systems-and-models
8. NoSQL vs. SQL: Five Key Differences
9. Understand the main differences between SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema structure and data models.
10. Read more: https://www.dataversity.net/nosql-vs-sql-five-key-differences/
11. MongoDB Basics
12. Learn how MongoDB, a popular document database, stores data in a flexible JSON-like format and how to perform CRUD operations.
13. Read the tutorial: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/
14. Graph Databases and Neo4j
15. Discover how graph databases store data with nodes and relationships, using Neo4j as an example.
16. Read more: https://neo4j.com/docs/getting-started/graph-database/
17. Cypher Query Language
18. Get introduced to Cypher, the query language for querying graph databases with Neo4j.
19. Visit: https://neo4j.com/docs/cypher-manual/current/introduction/
20. Redis Quick Start Guide
21. Learn how to set up and use Redis, a popular in-memory key-value store, for quick data lookups.
22. Visit: https://redis.io/learn/howtos/quick-start
23. Cassandra Query Language (CQL)
24. Explore how to use Cassandra Query Language (CQL) for column-oriented databases and its similarities to SQL.

Helpful Links (References)

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2. Official MongoDB Documentation
3. Access MongoDB’s documentation for an in-depth guide on database setup, schema design, and advanced queries.
4. Visit: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/
5. Introduction to Neo4j and Cypher
6. Learn how to get started with Neo4j and use Cypher to query graph databases.
7. Visit: https://neo4j.com/docs/getting-started/graph-database/
8. Redis for Beginners
9. Understand how to set up and work with Redis, a popular in-memory key-value store.
10. Visit: https://redis.io/learn/howtos/quick-start