Upload your badge screenshots (e.g., in an images/ folder) or include working badge URLs. In README.md, include: Embedded images and/or links to both badges. A short written response (max 4–6 sentences total) addressing: One or two key differences that stood out to you between relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and non-relational/document databases (e.g., MongoDB). One healthcare-specific scenario where using a non-SQL database like MongoDB would be appropriate, and why.
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One key difference that stood out to me between relational databases and non-relational databases is how relational database fixes schemas with structured tables and predefined relationships. As for non-relational databases like MongoDB, store data in flexible documents like JSON, which can vary in structure. This flexibility allows MongoDB to handle unstructured or constantly changing data more efficiently.
An example in healthcare where using a non-SQL database like MongoDB would be appropriate is when storing remote patient monitoring data from wearable devices. In this case, each patient's data can differ in type of frequency, and the MongoDB document model is flexible enough to accommodate these variations while supporting real-time analysis for large patient populations.