This document discusses the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases. SQL databases are more rigid and structured, using tables and schemas to store and relate data. SQL databases ensure ACID compliance and are better for storing structured data. NoSQL databases are less rigid, allow for unstructured and changing data, enable faster development, and better support large, unstructured data like that generated from websites. The document provides examples of popular SQL databases like MySQL and Oracle and NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Cassandra. It also outlines when each type of database is generally more suitable - with SQL fitting well for applications like banking systems and NoSQL fitting better for social media sites.