Forget SQL vs NoSQL - Get the Best of Both Worlds with JSON in PostgreSQL

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The post explains how to leverage JSON within PostgreSQL to combine the benefits of both SQL and NoSQL databases. It details the evolution of JSON support in PostgreSQL, from the introduction of the JSON data type to more advanced features like JSONB and JSONPath. Additionally, it covers how to create and query JSON data, the importance of indexing for performance, and common anti-patterns to avoid. The post concludes by comparing JSON in PostgreSQL with traditional NoSQL databases and outlines when it's best to use each approach.

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Jan 04, 2025•15m read time•From web.archive.org

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Table of Contents When Would I Use a SQL Database for Non-Relational Data?What is JSON?Evolution of JSON in PostgreSQL JSON Example in Postgres How to Query JSON Data in Postgres JSONPath: The Final Boss JSON Indexing in Postgres Things to Avoid: JSON Anti-Patterns JSON in Postgres vs NoSQL Databases Closing thoughts