The NoSQL controversy
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
1:10 PM
The NoSQL controversy
NoSQL = "Not only Structured Query Language"
Often misunderstood: some more radical authors interpret NoSQL as "Prevent Structured Query Language":)
In actuality, the NoSQL movement: 
Assumes that the majority of queries are simple key fetches that don't require SQL structures. 
Optimizes simple key fetches for quick response. 
Often contains a fallback to interpreting full SQL, with performance disadvantages. 