Data & Databases
NoSQL
Not only SQL
A broad category of databases that use non-relational data models.
Example
A product catalog uses a NoSQL database because item records have different shapes.
Why it matters
It offers storage approaches suited to patterns that may not fit conventional linked tables.
You'll hear it
“This service stores records differently from our table-based system.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Does NoSQL mean one specific kind of database?
- No. The label covers several designs with different strengths and limits.
- Does it mean there is no structure at all?
- No. The data still has an organization, even if it differs from fixed tables.
- Is NoSQL always better for large applications?
- No. Suitability depends on access patterns, consistency needs and operating requirements.