OLAP vs OLTP

OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) and OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) are two different approaches to handling data in databases. 

Let's discuss the differences:

	OLAP	OLTP
Full Form	Online Analytical Processing	Online Transaction Processing
Purpose	Supports complex queries for data analysis and reporting.	Manages real-time transaction processing.
Focus	Data retrieval and aggregation for insights.	Fast, consistent transactions and data integrity.
Data Structure	Denormalized	Normalized to reduce redundancy and ensure data integrity.
Operations	Involves read-heavy operations like aggregations, slicing, dicing, and drilling down into data.	Involves frequent read/write operations like inserts, updates, and deletes.
Examples	Data warehouses, business intelligence tools, and dashboard	Banking systems, e-commerce websites, order management system
When to use?	Analyzing sales trends over time, generating monthly financial report	Processing a purchase order, updating account balances, or handling customer support tickets.