The Hard Truth About Choosing a Database and Why Most Projects Get It Wrong

Choose databases based on workload and application scope, not just popularity or familiarity.

The article warns that early convenience picks can become costly as systems grow and requirements change.

Different databases fit different needs, from transactional web apps to SaaS platforms and IoT ingestion pipelines.

Poor database fit can lead to performance, scaling, consistency, and data-model issues that are hard to fix later.