Learn about Apache Cassandra and its key scalable and reliable data management features.

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Apache Cassandra is an open-source, distributed NoSQL database recognized for its scalability, reliability, and continuous availability. The course explores the core concepts that drive these features, including distributed architecture, data modeling, CQL, table design, data types, tunable consistency, and the read/write path. 

Lessons combine theoretical insights with hands-on exercises, allowing you to execute CQL queries directly in your browser and view real-time results with no setup required. Additionally, each module concludes with a quiz to test your understanding of the material. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills needed to use Cassandra for high-performance data management.

Introduction to Apache Cassandra

Learn the notations used for CQL command syntax, basic tips for CQL query execution in the terminal widget, practical advice on optimizing Cassandra's performance, and find links to external resources.

Getting Started

Apache Cassandra Overview

Apache Cassandra Architecture

Apache Cassandra Data Modeling

Apache Cassandra Table

Apache Cassandra Data Types

Tunable Consistency

Apache Cassandra Read and Write Path

Wrap Up

Appendix: Miscellaneous Guidelines and Additional Resources

CQL syntax conventions