Part 5/8:
- Cost and Complexity: Transitioning from legacy systems to modern architectures can be costly. Efforts to minimize investment involve leveraging existing infrastructure and avoiding unnecessary data duplication.
Emerging Solutions and Trends
Utilizing Graph and Link-Based Data Models
One of the notable trends is adopting graph or node-link models to better represent complex relationships. Unlike traditional relational databases, these models provide flexibility and performance benefits in scenarios like social networks or interconnected supply chains.