Week 23

Compare MongoDB with MySQL.

What are some similarities?

They are both open source, run on multiple OS, support indexing, and support many programming languages.

What are some differences?

MySQL uses tables with rows and columns, and MongoDB uses JSON-like documents. MySQL uses enforced schema, while MongoDB is schemaless. MySQL supports joins and prefers vertical scaling. While MongoDB doesn't and prefers horizontal scaling.

When would you choose one over the other? 

Choose MySQL when you need structured data with well-defined relationships, rely heavily on joins, foreign keys, and/or complex SQL queries. MongoDB is better when data is unstructured, nested, or constantly evolving. If you're dealing with large-scale data and need horizontal scalability. 

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