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		1_1xdev on Oct 19, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: NoSQL or SQL – how you make the choice? Use a relational db unless you know it won't work for your app and you can articulate why it won't work.

labarilem on Oct 19, 2022 [–]

The answer might be quite complex, especially since the OP is not technical. But, in my experience, it really boils down to this. If you don't have any particular requirements, just go for relational.

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