Databases the past and future

Databases continually evolve and we keep seeing new kinds of databases appear that apparently 'fix' issues with relational databases.

Throughout my career, I've witnessed a fascinating array of database types emerge, each with its unique approach to data management. From document databases like MongoDB and CouchDB, to GraphDBs such as neo4j, and key-value stores like redis, the diversity in the field never ceases to intrigue.

Looking back, it's clear that the trend of new database types attempting to supplant the Relational Model (SQL) database has been ongoing for years. The question remains: will any of these alternative models endure, or will they simply be integrated as additional query methods within existing Relational Databases?

Michael Stonebraker and Andrew Pavlo go into this in more detail, looking at the past and where we are today. It is a great read and something that I would highly recommend anyone who is considering what database to use. Consider reading:

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