Microsoft open sources PostgreSQL extensions to muscle in on NoSQL

But will it set a real standard for MongoDB alternatives? Analysis  When Microsoft rolled out an open source extension stack for PostgreSQL to handle document-style data, it wasn't just taking aim at MongoDB – the dominant NoSQL player – but also blurring the lines between relational and non-relational databases, according to one expert.…

Feb 12, 2025 - 21:28
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Microsoft open sources PostgreSQL extensions to muscle in on NoSQL

But will it set a real standard for MongoDB alternatives?

Analysis  When Microsoft rolled out an open source extension stack for PostgreSQL to handle document-style data, it wasn't just taking aim at MongoDB – the dominant NoSQL player – but also blurring the lines between relational and non-relational databases, according to one expert.…