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In this episode we’re talking database technology. Specifically, we’re talking about how we have moved to NoSQL databases as standard as we are designing for load. There’s a lot of ground to cover ranging from the underlying computer science to the choices you can make to get started. The highlights of the podcast are: We begin by referencing the 7 Outcomes, especially those that are most relevant to NoSQL technology. Depending on the use case, NoSQL can assist with Rapid Delivery. Usually the drivers for NoSQL are Available & Scalable and Costs Optimised. We explore relational databases, their strengths and how they achieve a highly consistent, high-quality data model. We look at the problems that come with traditional relational databases, especially the issues of scale and availability. Horizontal scale is only achieved through a partitioning strategy. These strategies used to be implemented through system design but over time we have been able to take advantage of technologies that have already solved the