Debunking NoSQL Misconceptions and Its Synergy with Elixir

The discourse around NoSQL databases has shifted, with a prevailing sentiment on forums and social media that tends to dismiss NoSQL as a mere trend. However, the author, gimmemypoolback, provides a counter-narrative based on their own experience, which prizes the developer experience (DX) offered by modern NoSQL solutions like MongoDB, particularly in a high-scalability environment. The author underlines the efficiency gains for developers as the code reflects data structures, negating the need for separate database schema updates and allowing version control over database changes. Furthermore, they highlight MongoDB's accessible learning curve and advocate for its suitability for small teams, contesting the notion that NoSQL is only for 'big data' scenarios. Gimmemypoolback also alludes to the natural alignment of NoSQL with the Elixir/Phoenix framework's principles and shows an interest in the community's experiences with various database solutions in the Elixir ecosystem, hinting at the potential exploration of Postgres' JSONB features within their own Phoenix project.