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explain the difference between a relational database and a non-relational database.
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a relational database is a type of database that models data as tables of related information with rows and columns. it uses structured query language (sql) to manipulate data and establish relationships between tables. a non-relational database, or nosql database, is a type of database that models data as documents, instead of tables, and stores it in a non-tabular format. it is designed to be more flexible and scalable than a relational database.
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