In this article, you will learn when you should consider adding JSON data types to your tables and when you should avoid it.

Most relational database technologies can now store JSON data and perform queries on it. The introduction of the JSON data type to relational databases represented a turning point and opened up many new possibilities. Considering the innovative nature of this feature, you might have several doubts about whether adopting JSON data is the right choice. In particular, the risk of abusing JSON and losing the benefits of the relational model is high. That is why having a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages that JSON data can bring to a relational database is so important.