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Can I connect an API to both mongoDB and a "mysql alternative"? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/webdev@programming.dev
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I'm trying to make my first API with an accompanying website, and I'm using tutorials. I decided the MERN stack was the way to go, since it seemed popular and easy.

I have some experience with SQL itself, but have never connected a database to an actual application.

So I got to the point of making my database in mongoDB when I saw some stuff about how mySQL is more secure than noSQL, and how noSQL has some disadvantages.

The api/website I'm making is just a pet project, but if it ever does become popular, would I have to move my databases? Or is this a "cross that bridge if/when I get there" situation?

Alternatively can I have the same database in multiple places at once? As in, bot mySQL and noSQL?

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago

Storing the data both places would severely limit the features you can use in each data store, and overcomplicate things. Just use one thing for now. You'll be able to migrate later if you need to. Don't over optimize at this point and just use what you most want to learn more about.

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