Course Summary

Congratulations on completing this comprehensive course on Apache Cassandra! You’ve explored the core principles that make Cassandra one of the most robust NoSQL databases, combining theoretical insights with practical application.

Here’s a summary of what you’ve learned:

• The evolution, architecture, and features of Apache Cassandra, including its distributed and leaderless design

• The fundamentals of Cassandra data modeling, focusing on primary keys, partition keys, clustering columns, and indexes

• Mastery of CQL, including DDL and DML commands, to create, query, and manage Cassandra tables

• In-depth understanding of tunable consistency and how to balance accuracy, availability, and performance

• Insights into Cassandra’s read and write paths, showcasing its low-latency, high-throughput capabilities

Next steps

With this knowledge, you can use Cassandra in various real-world scenarios, from handling high-velocity data to building scalable applications.

This course is a stepping stone—there’s so much more to explore in Cassandra, including advanced cluster configurations, performance optimization, and integrating Cassandra with other technologies.

Thank you for your dedication. We hope you’re ready to make an impact with your newfound skills!