Beyond Relational: Data Storage for Modern Applications

Explore alternative data storage solutions for modern PHP applications in this 52-minute conference talk from PHP UK Conference. Learn when to consider non-relational databases and how to build or migrate to new services. Discover the benefits of queues, key-value stores, and document databases, with specific examples using Amazon DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Redis. Gain insights into emerging database types like graphs and ledgers. Expand your toolbox beyond traditional relational models to better handle the challenges of rapid delivery, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.

Beyond Relational: Data storage for modern applications - Mike Lehan