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Date Published
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Benjamin Young
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884
Language
English
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Summary

The current state of database technologies often forces users into unnatural digital structures, leading to a less-than-ideal experience. Traditional methods like relational databases were created to address space limitations but can be limiting in their ability to accommodate natural concepts and workflows. In contrast, Couchbase is designed to be more flexible and human-readable, allowing users to work with natural concepts from the start. The Open Beer Data dataset is used to demonstrate this approach, featuring two types of documents: "Beer" and "Brewery". These documents are structured in a way that is easy for humans to read and understand, making it simple to retrieve and manipulate data. By using Couchbase's schema-less design, users can focus on building software without being constrained by rigid structures. The dataset showcases the value of flexible document structure, allowing users to create more intuitive and user-friendly applications.