Databases: NoSQL

4 hours of instruction

An introduction to NoSQL databases, how they differ from relational and when and why they are beneficial to use.

OBJECTIVES

1. Learn the fundamentals of databases and the non-relational model known as noSQL for database management
2. Understand the flavors of NoSQL and when to apply them to achieve your goals
3. Learn how to handle unstructured data

PREREQUISITES

Backend: Python

SYLLABUS & TOPICS COVERED

1. Intro To NoSQL MongoDB
   • Differences between NoSQL and relational databases
   • NoSQL , MongoDB and the document database
   • Working with MongoDB, accessing and manipulating data
2. More On Concepts
   • NoSQL and the key value database, Redis
   • NoSQL and the Column family database, Cassandra
   • When to use NoSQL, business case examples
   • Scalability and Speed of NoSQL databases

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

MongoDB, Terminal, Text editor