What’s the difference between relational and NoSQL databases?

Relational enforces schemas and ACID; NoSQL flexes for scale but risks consistency. Pick workload over fashion.

Are vector databases necessary for AI apps?

Only if semantic search matters—else pgvector on Postgres saves cash and headaches.

When relationships rule, like fraud or recs. Otherwise, it's overkill.

90% of enterprise apps still limp on relational databases from the '70s. Meanwhile, vector DBs promise AI magic—but deliver what, exactly?

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

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Originally reported by Towards AI