# Seven Databases In Seven Weeks

Data is getting bigger and more complex by the day, and so are your choices in handling it. From traditional RDBMS to newer NoSQL approaches, *Seven Databases in Seven Weeks* takes you on a tour of some of the hottest open source databases today. In the tradition of Bruce A. Tate’s [*Seven Languages in Seven Weeks*](http://pragprog.com/book/btlang/seven-languages-in-seven-weeks) this book goes beyond your basic tutorial to explore the essential concepts at the core of each technology.

**This is a summary for the original book.** You can get original complete copy [here](https://pragprog.com/book/rwdata/seven-databases-in-seven-weeks)


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