How to choose the right database for your web app?

Choosing the right database depends on your app’s data structure, scalability needs, and performance requirements. The two main types of databases are:

• SQL (Relational) → Structured data, strict schemas, ACID compliance.

• NoSQL (Non-Relational) → Flexible, scalable, ideal for handling unstructured data.

If your application requires complex queries, transactions, and high data integrity, SQL databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL are best. If you need scalability, fast reads/writes, and flexible schemas, go with NoSQL options like MongoDB or Firebase.

Best Database Based on Use Case:

• E-commerce & Financial Apps → SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).

• Real-time Applications & Big Data → NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Firebase).

• Hybrid Approach → Use SQL for structured data & NoSQL for caching or analytics.