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Awesome Cassandra

A curated list of awesome libraries, tools, frameworks, and resources for Apache Cassandra, a highly scalable, distributed NoSQL database designed for handling large amounts of data across many commodity servers.

Contents

• Libraries and Clients
• GUI Tools
• Backup and Migration
• Optimization and Monitoring
• Replication and Clustering
• Data Modeling and Design
• Learning Resources
• Books
• Community
• Contribute
• License

Libraries and Clients

• DataStax Java Driver - The official Java driver for Apache Cassandra by DataStax.
• Python Cassandra Driver (cassandra-driver) - The official Python driver for Apache Cassandra.
• Node.js Cassandra Driver - The official Node.js driver for Apache Cassandra.
• GoCQL - A native Go driver for Apache Cassandra.
• Cassandra JDBC Driver - A JDBC driver for connecting to Apache Cassandra.
• Phantom - A Scala driver and DSL for Apache Cassandra.

GUI Tools

• DataStax Studio - A web-based development environment for Apache Cassandra and DataStax.
• TablePlus - A modern, native GUI tool for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Cassandra.
• DBeaver - A universal database tool that supports Apache Cassandra.
• DBVisualizer - A database management tool that supports Apache Cassandra.
• NoSQL Workbench - A visual design tool for NoSQL databases, including support for Apache Cassandra.

Backup and Migration

• Cassandra Backup Guide - Official documentation on backup and restore strategies for Apache Cassandra.
• Cassandra Snapshot - The built-in snapshot feature for backing up Cassandra tables.
• Medusa - A backup and restore tool for Apache Cassandra.
• Apache Sqoop - A tool for migrating data between Apache Cassandra and relational databases.
• Cassandra Migration - A database migration tool for Apache Cassandra, inspired by Flyway.

Optimization and Monitoring

• nodetool - A built-in command-line tool for monitoring and managing Cassandra nodes.
• Cassandra Reaper - A tool for managing and scheduling repairs in Apache Cassandra.
• Prometheus and Grafana - Use Prometheus for metrics collection and Grafana for visualizing Cassandra performance.
• Dynatrace - An application performance monitoring tool with support for Apache Cassandra.
• New Relic - A monitoring and observability platform with plugins for Cassandra.

Replication and Clustering

• Cassandra Replication - Official documentation on data replication in Cassandra.
• Cassandra Clustering - An overview of Cassandra's distributed architecture and clustering capabilities.
• Cassandra Multi-DC Replication - Best practices for setting up multi-data center replication in Cassandra.
• Cassandra Sidecar - A sidecar project for Apache Cassandra, providing additional operational capabilities.
• Elassandra - A fork of Cassandra that integrates Elasticsearch for real-time search and analytics.

Data Modeling and Design

• Data Modeling Guide - Official documentation on data modeling best practices in Apache Cassandra.
• Cassandra Query Language (CQL) - The official reference guide for the Cassandra Query Language.
• Cassandra Anti-Patterns - Common mistakes to avoid in Cassandra data modeling.
• NoSQLBench - A benchmarking tool for modeling and performance testing in Apache Cassandra.
• Cassandra Schema Design Tips - A guide to designing efficient schemas in Cassandra.

Learning Resources

• Apache Cassandra Documentation - The official Apache Cassandra documentation.
• DataStax Academy - Free courses and certifications for Apache Cassandra.
• Cassandra Tutorial - A comprehensive guide for learning Apache Cassandra.
• Cassandra Blog - Articles and tutorials on Apache Cassandra by DataStax.
• The Last Pickle - A blog with in-depth articles on Apache Cassandra.

Books

• Cassandra: The Definitive Guide by Jeff Carpenter and Eben Hewitt - A comprehensive guide to Apache Cassandra.
• Learning Apache Cassandra by Mat Brown - A book focused on practical learning for Apache Cassandra.
• Cassandra in Action by Jeff Carpenter and Eben Hewitt - A practical book on building scalable applications with Apache Cassandra.
• Mastering Apache Cassandra 3.x by Nishant Neeraj - An advanced guide to mastering Apache Cassandra.
• Effective Cassandra by Russell Bradberry and Eric Lubow - A book on writing efficient and performant applications with Cassandra.

Community

• Apache Cassandra Mailing Lists - Official mailing lists for Apache Cassandra discussions.
• Reddit: r/Cassandra - A subreddit for Apache Cassandra discussions and questions.
• Stack Overflow: Cassandra - A Q&A site for Apache Cassandra-related questions.
• Cassandra Slack - Join the Apache Cassandra Slack community for discussions and support.
• Planet Cassandra - A blog aggregator for Apache Cassandra news and updates.

Contribute

Contributions are welcome!

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