No One Database Rules Them All: A 2025 Guide to Modern Data Stores
Modern systems are no longer built on a single database. High‑scale, cloud‑native applications combine multiple database types, each optimized for a specific access pattern, latency requirement, or workload. Choosing the right database is now an architectural decision that directly impacts cost, performance, resilience, and developer velocity. Below is a practical, cloud‑focused guide to the most…
