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🛠️ Azure Cosmos DB: Pros, Cons, and AI Potential

Paul Barlow

This analysis explores Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB, a database platform described as a "fully managed NoSQL, relational, and vector database." The piece examines its strengths, such as scalability, performance, and features for AI applications, alongside its potential weaknesses, including cost implications, complexity, and limitations related to partitioning and querying. It discusses the database's use in various industries and highlights recent updates announced at Microsoft Build 2025. Ultimately, the article concludes that while powerful and versatile, Cosmos DB requires careful consideration and expertise for effective implementation.