Explore the world of NoSQL databases in this comprehensive conference talk from GOTO Aarhus 2012. Dive into the history and evolution of NoSQL, understand its various data models including key-value, document, column-family, and graph. Learn about the unique approach to consistency in NoSQL systems and grasp the implications of the CAP theorem. Discover when and why to consider using NoSQL databases, and ponder their role in the future of data management. Gain insights from Martin Fowler, a renowned author and software development expert, as he provides a rapid yet thorough introduction to this important topic in modern database technology.