As your data volume grows, migrate toward toolsets that can handle your transformation and storage needs. To put it colorfully, avoid the bazooka, if all you need is a bow and arrow—there are others that could be used here hammer/nails for example. Continue to invest in new technologies where necessary, while ensuring that day-to-day business needs are kept stable, patched, and running.
Taking advantage of the right technology for your persistence needs limits your exposure to unnecessary maintenance challenges. Microservice architectures give you the opportunity to choose the appropriate data structure for your business needs. When choosing a provider, factor in the learning and development costs, as well as the maintenance costs of your choice.
Technical debt often makes sense while rushing to get your product to market. As you pivot to meet your customers needs, data models can change rapidly. An unstructured notation may give you greater flexibility...