NoSQL has become a buzz word over the last decade, and has gained large popularity over that time. At the time of this writing, MongoDB, the most popular document database, has nearly equal usage to PostgreSQL [https://db-engines.com/en/ranking_trend]. NoSQL databases can be great for getting to market quickly if your timeline is particularly restrictive. You are able to create less tables/collections, create a thin data layer, and even skip the traditional REST routes. Granted, the latter two

Launching a new project is exciting, but comes with the natural caveat of being extremely fast paced. In an environment focused on agile software delivery, the main priority is delivering working code and getting to market. In the heat of the rush, it's easy to let some housekeeping fall behind. Managing git can feel like a second-class citizen, but lifting it up to a core priority can have major benefits in the long run. It's important to lay the groundwork early on to pave a road to team succe