PostgreSQL VS  MySQL

What's the Difference?

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A feature-rich open-source object-relational database management system (ORDBMS) with ACID compliance & multi-version concurrency control (MVCC) support.

What is PostgreSQL?

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Why use PostgreSQL?

 - Open-source and free   - Feature-rich and scalable   - Foreign keys support   - High Concurrency

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What is MySQL?

A widely-used cloud-based RDBMS known for its speed, reliability, & scalability, offering a client-server architecture and compatibility with various operating systems.

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Why use MySQL?

 - Fast, reliable, and simple   - Multiple storage engines   - Wide usage in popular CMSs   - Strong community support

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Comparison based on ACID Compliance

 - MySQL only supports ACID when used with InnoDB and NDB engines.   - PostgreSQL is fully ACID-compliant.

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 - MySQL is well-suited for simple read-and-write operations.   - PostgreSQL is better for complex queries and data storage/analysis.

Comparison based on Suitability of Operations

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Comparison based on Data Types

 - MySQL only supports standard data types.   - PostgreSQL supports advanced data types in addition to standard ones.

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Comparison based on Supportive

 - MySQL lacks support for table inheritance and materialized views.  - PostgreSQL supports both features.

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