Introduction to Apache Cassandra for Java developers

Are you a developer tired of being let down by a database? Need scale and just can’t get it? Old solutions are just that, OLD! This online introductory talk is perfect for those looking to migrate to, or build cloud-native applications with NoSQL technology and embrace the future of data driven applications. We will help you understand the basics of building applications with Apache Cassandra™. Using DataStax Astra, our autoscaling Cassandra-as-a-Service, you will get up and running in minutes. You'll leave our Intro to Cassandra session with a free-tier database spinning in the cloud, no credit card info required, along with an understanding of data modeling principles so you can be the NoSQL super hero. LINK TO SLIDE DECK: https://speakerdeck.com/sonicdmg/intro-to-cassandra-for-java-developers -- Session Details: - Fundamental NoSQL concepts with Apache Cassandra™ - Why Cassandra and what it can do - Spinning up a database in the cloud (you will be doing the spinning) - Data modeling concepts in NoSQL Apache Cassandra™ to make cloud-native application development a breeze - Where to go next to continue your learning: Try out hands on, self-paced material on your own at https://www.datastax.com/workshops For workshops, register for DataStax Astra here: https://dtsx.io/3y5Org6 - No credit card required, $25.00 USD credit every month, roughly 30M reads, 5M writes, 40GB storage monthly - sufficient to run small production workloads. Speaker: David Gilardi, Developer Advocate - DataStax David Gilardi is a Developer Advocate at DataStax who is a total nerd for distributed databases. He has over 20 years of relevant experience in programming, database administration, cloud, server/network monitoring, and analytics. Before his time at DataStax he was Senior Development Manager at Hobsons, an education services company, responsible for a flagship SaaS CRM product deployed on hybrid cloud using a combination of relational and NoSQL database technologies.