GISuser.com

GIS and Technology news for mapping professionals

  • PRESS
    • Submit PR
    • Top Press
    • Business
    • GIS, Geo Tech Software
    • Hardware
    • UAV News
    • Mobile Technology
    • Editor’s Top Picks
    • Get TOP Listing!
  • FEATURES
    • GeoGeeksinCars
    • 10 Question Q&A
    • FROM THE EDITOR
    • SPATIAL MEDIA AUTHORS
    • Social Media Features
    • EXPERTS & Guests
    • Listicles and Top 10 Lists
    • Infographics
    • VIDEOS
  • Events
    • Webinars
    • Submit event
    • Event Media Partner
  • CAREERS
    • Career Help Articles
    • People and Career News
    • Work from Home
    • About GeoJobs.BIZ
  • About
    • Advertise
      • Advertise wth GISuser
      • Media Kit Request Form
      • Directory
      • Submit Press
    • Contact GISuser
    • Meet the Editor
    • Social Media
      • AnyGeo Blog
      • GeoGeeks Podcast
      • Social Media Features
      • Like Us
    • SpatialMedia
      • LBSzone
      • LiDAR Magazine
      • Amerisurv
      • SymbianOne
    • RSS feed
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Cloud Hosting
    • Amazon Cloud Hosting
    • WordPress cloud hosting
    • Dedicated servers USA
    • Linux Shared Hosting
    • Windows Shared Hosting
    • Web Development
    • SSL Certificate
  • Tradepubs
You are here: Home / *FEATURES / EXPERTS / How Should You Choose The Best Database For Web Applications?

How Should You Choose The Best Database For Web Applications?

August 7, 2020 By GISuser

One of the biggest challenges that businesses face for their web application is finding the best database system. One should not rush into any decision as there are certain factors that they need to take into consideration before short listing one. Take your time and research properly to select the best. 

The Best Database For Web Applications?

There is no single database that caters to your business application. The right database should be of the right size, structure, speed, and scalability. You need to ascertain what your individual needs are to get the best database for your web application. There are options for workarounds, but they might not be ideally possible for giving you credible results.

Traits of a good database that will work for the web application

 The following are the traits of a good database- 

  1. Structure- The data storage depends upon whether the data is structured or unstructured. There again is semi-structured data that comes in between these two. The better structured the data, the better it can be accessed and later analyzed. When it comes to highly structured data, you will find it is quantitative to no small extent. It covers dates, ratings, numbers, and other organized data that can be searched, stored, and later analyzed. Data that is unstructured that is complex and covers audios, videos, social media posts, and other kinds of data that is variable. This data is tough for you to search, store, and analyze. Semi-structured data is the data that comes in between highly structured and structured spectrums. Examples of unstructured data are email, JSON, RDF, and CSV, among others.

 

  1. Size of the database –The size of your database will successfully determine the volume of data that needs to be stored and later retrieved. The database can partition the data across several platforms, servers, and systems.

 

  1. Speed – The speed of the database needs to be good for your developers. Some database systems have been completely optimized for read-heavy apps, and others have been designed for write- heavy sites.

 

  1. Scalability – Some systems grow with businesses better than others. You should research and take the time to know whether your web app needs a vertical scaling or a horizontal scaling. Horizontal scaling means that one can use more servers, and vertical scaling implies adding extra resources to the existing servers. Several databases are linked to each other, and every one of them has different drawbacks.

 

Struggling with finding the right database- ask these questions

If you are struggling to get the best database for your web application, you should ask yourself the following questions- 

  1. What are your specific business goals? What does your application want to accomplish?
  2. The kind of data that you want to store? 
  3. Determine what is essential, long term data storage or big data insert rates?
  4. The number of queries for every hour, minute, or day?
  5. What language for coding are you using? 
  6. Do you need a clear relationship between sets of data or something more flexible in nature?
  7. How important is scalability for you? 

What about SQL based databases- are they good for you? 

If your business does not have fast growth, you should consider getting an SQL database for the web application. This database is based on structured data. If your web application uses data that is unstructured, the SQL database offers you several advantages. Esteemed professionals from credible database management service company RemoteDBA say that you can get several versions of the SQL database, and they are MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and more. However, if you want a database that is reliable and predictable, use the standard SQL database.

The data here are generally stored in rows and columns called tables. The data is quantitative so that it can be stored faster and quickly. Retrieval of data becomes simple as well. But, these databases find it challenging to perform well. So, you need to ensure that you have the right team of database administrators who take care of your database’s integrity.

What are the strong points of the SQL database?

This database is-

  1. Structured well
  2. The data can be stored and retrieved easily and 
  3. It is ideal for diverse user permissions

However, there are some weak points of the SQL database that you must know. They are- 

  1. Not suitable for unstructured or semi-structured data
  2. The database costs more than the non-relational database system, especially during scaling.

The SQL database is perfect for-

  1. Applications where the data integrity is indispensable, like defense, e-commerce, medical records, and financial records
  2. Quantitative data 
  3. Automated assistance for the customer 
  4. Automation of the internal process

What about NoSQL database solutions for your web application? 

If you do not find the answer with SQL database solutions, you should choose the NoSQL database. Here, you get the solutions of crucial value, wide columns, and documents. These databases can store data in the form of XML, JSON, and BSON formats. They include Redi, Cassandra, MongoDB, Couchbase, and Apache with others. The documents can contain all types of data and deploy a flexible schema. It will not enforce any document structure.

The plus points for this database is-

  1. Flexible and can manage structured and unstructured data 
  2. The users can make alterations to the documents without negatively affecting the other documents
  3. The write speed is fast.
  4. The database is simple for horizontally scaling.

Disadvantages of the NoSQL database 

The weaknesses or the disadvantages that this database has is- 

  1. ACID compliance is very weak
  2. Inter-document querying cannot be done

This database is perfect for situations where the developer is not sure about the source of incoming data. It allows for rapid prototype and management of content. The data can be analyzed easily.

Therefore when it comes to determining the right database for the web application, ensure you consider the above factors. In this way, you can get the proper database for your needs without hassles.

Related Articles on GISuser:

  • ITTIA DB SQL Edge Database New Release Now Available for IoT DevicesITTIA DB SQL Edge Database New Release Now Available for IoT Devices
  • ITTIA DB SQL Edge Database New Release Now Available for IoT Devices EmbeddedITTIA DB SQL Edge Database New Release Now Available for IoT Devices Embedded
  • Oracle Announces General Availability of MySQL 5.7Oracle Announces General Availability of MySQL 5.7
  • Free App Enables Shape-Ups Users to Track, Map and Share Their WorkoutsFree App Enables Shape-Ups Users to Track, Map and Share Their Workouts
  • Trimble Acquires Stabiplan to Expand its European MEP Engineering SolutionsTrimble Acquires Stabiplan to Expand its European MEP Engineering Solutions
  • Microsoft Goes hyper local with Bing Maps food cart finder PDXMicrosoft Goes hyper local with Bing Maps food cart finder PDX

Filed Under: Around the Web, EXPERTS Tagged With: database






Editor’s Picks

How Safe is Google Wallet?

How Safe is Google Wallet?

Aibot X6 uses Leica Nova MultiStation for accurate geospatial data without GNSS

World LiDAR Market is Expected to Reach $921.2 Million by 2022 – Allied Market Research

Trimble Unity – Next Generation Suite of Software Applications for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities

See More Editor's Picks...

Connect with GISuser

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS
  • Twitter


GIS jobs

Recent Features

Digitalization and Simulation at the North Pole

Natural Gas District & GIS-Centric Asset Management

5 Ways Technology Is Affecting The Sharing Economy

Spotlight – Township Canada: Explore Canadian Legal Land Descriptions on a Map

GeoGeeksinCars – The one in “Tippy” the right-hand drive Mitsubishi, at DevSummit

More Posts from this Category

Categories


geoignite 2021

Recent Posts

  • Can My iPhone Get Hacked?
  • Satellite Imagery @Maxar : Windsor Castle and St George Chapel, April 17th
  • World Gas Map, 2021 Edition – Major Gasfields, Major Gas Pipelines, LNG Import Terminals and Export Plants, GTL Projects
  • Velodyne Showcases Advanced Lidar Solutions at Auto Shanghai 2021
  • Webinar: How Matrox IP KVM Solves the Challenges of Your Distributed Workforce

RSS Career Tips

  • Four Characteristics of the Best Virtual Employees
  • Jobcase Launches Free Unemployment Resource Center for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
  • 8 Questions Employers Should Ask About Coronavirus
  • Must-Have Gadgets and Technology for the Remote Office Worker
  • Must-Have Gadgets and Technology for the Remote Office Worker


shop for geogeek swag

RSS Tech pubs

  • Safety Alert for Supervisors Newsletter
  • Utilizing a Digital Platform to Drive Operational Improvements
  • The Essentials of Engineering - 2021 Edition

RSS Computers

  • The Essentials of Information Security Kit: Includes a Free PC Security Handbook - 2nd Edition eBook
  • iPad CTO Kit - including the iPad Tips and Tricks Guide for IT Executives and Managers
  • Windows... On Speed

RSS HR Tips

  • Applicant Tracking FrontRunners Report
  • Human Resources FrontRunners Report
  • How Diversity, Equity & Inclusion can Take Credit Unions into the Future

RSS Gov Tech

  • Am Law 100: Trends, Insights & How Firms Plan to Move Past the Pandemic
  • Hidden Risks to Patient Data Security
  • Appian for Federal Agencies

RSS UAV news

  • Parrot and High Lander enhance drone fleet automation
  • NASA’s Mars Helicopter to Make First Flight Attempt Sunday
  • Rhode Island Signs Participating Addendum with DroneUp

RSS Geojobs

  • Help Desk Technician
Copyright Spatial Media LLC 2003 - 2015