How to Choose the Right MQTT Data Storage for Your Next Project
Choosing the right database can be overwhelming–trust me, I know.
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Since joining ReductStore's project, I've been exploring alternative solutions to get a better understanding about how the project fits into current echosystem. I found all kind of databases, from the most popular ones to the most obscure ones.
To give you some context, we will look at solutions to store data from IoT devices (e.g. sensors, cameras, etc.) that commonly use MQTT to communicate with each other.
MQTT stands for "Message Queuing Telemetry Transport" and is a lightweight messaging protocol designed to be efficient, reliable, and scalable, making it ideal for collecting and transmitting data from sensors in real time.
Why is this important when choosing a database?
Well, MQTT is format-agnostic, but it works in a specific way. We should therefore be aware of its architecture, how it works, and its limitations to make the right choice. This is what this article is about, we will try to cut through the fog and explore some key factors to consider when selecting the right option.
Let's get started!