How Databases Work: From Relational to NoSQL - A Comprehensive Overview

Explore the diverse landscape of data storage technologies in this 52-minute conference talk from GeeCON 2023. Delve into the fundamental principles behind various database systems, including relational databases, document stores, and key-value stores. Gain insights into popular solutions like MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Riak, and Datomic. Uncover the common problem these technologies address: storing and managing data on persistent media. Demystify the inner workings of database systems, moving beyond treating them as magical devices requiring special care. Acquire valuable knowledge to make informed decisions when choosing and working with different data storage solutions in your projects.