MySQL

The world's most popular open-source relational database, known for its reliability, performance, and ease of use.

Where we use it

MySQL is a reliable and widely-used relational database that we use for applications requiring structured data and ACID compliance. Its performance, stability, and strong community support make it a solid choice for a variety of web applications.

Strengths

Reliable and battle-tested.
Strong community and ecosystem.
Excellent for structured data and transactional applications.

Trade-offs

Less flexible schema compared to NoSQL.
Horizontal scaling is more complex than with NoSQL.
Certain advanced features are only in paid versions.

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