Exploring the Diversity of Database Types and Their Ideal Use Cases

Prasanna Brabourame
5 min readSep 11, 2023

12 Different Types of Database and Use Cases:

Relational Databases (SQL)
Use Case: Relational databases are best suited for structured and highly consistent data. They excel in scenarios where data integrity, transactional support (ACID), and complex queries are critical. Common use cases include traditional web applications, content management systems, and e-commerce platforms.
Examples: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle.

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