How is NoSQL database different from SQL databases?

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Category	SQL	NoSQL
MODEL	Follows RELATIONAL model.	Follows the non-relational model.
Data	Deals with structured data.	Deals with semi-structured data.
Flexibility	SQL follows a strict schema.	NoSQL deals with dynamic schema and is very flexible.
Transactions	Follows ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, ISOLATION, Durability) properties.	Follows BASE (BASIC Availability, Soft-state, Eventual consistency) properties.

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