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| Database Type |
Description |
When to Use |
| Vector Databases |
Vector databases are designed to handle vector data, which are mathematical constructs that have both magnitude and direction. They are used in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer graphics. Vector databases are optimized for data parallelism, allowing them to process large amounts of data simultaneously. |
Vector databases are best used when dealing with large datasets that require high-performance computing. They are particularly useful in fields such as data analytics, machine learning, and scientific computing where the ability to perform complex calculations on large datasets is crucial. |
| NoSQL Databases |
NoSQL databases are non-relational databases designed to handle large volumes of data that may not be structured tabularly. They are known for their ability to scale out, and they use flexible schemas which can be document-oriented, column-oriented, graph-based or key-value pairs. |
NoSQL databases are best used when dealing with large amounts of data that doesn't fit neatly into a table, or when the data structure may change over time. They are often used in big data and real-time web applications, where speed and scalability are more important than complex transactions and consistency. |
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