Cloud-Native Cassandra Workshop: Introduction to Cassandra for 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 workshop 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 Cassandra as a Service, you will get up and running as fast as possible.

Leave our 2 hour Intro to Cassandra session with a free-tier database spinning in the cloud along with an understanding of data modeling principles so you can be the NoSQL super hero. Get the job you want and have a better future.

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Don’t believe us? This is what one of our prior attendees has said:

“Genuinely one of the best workshops I have ever attended. In fact, DataStax has excellent presenters”

Chandrasekar Balakumar

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What we will cover

• 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
• As always we will be running a couple of quizzes and that means a chance to win some swag.

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Please note: There are multiple options available. The content is the SAME in all sessions. Pick the 1 most convenient for you.

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Preparation

You will not need to install anything during the workshop – We will be working from Astra – our Cloud-native Cassandra-as-a-Service platform. If you want to get ahead of the game and save time during the workshop we recommend creating your account here. We will be using the Lifetime Free-Tier for all of the exercises.

• Ensure you have a good internet connection.

• YouTube Streaming links will be sent out prior to the workshop.

• Join our dedicated Discord server here – this is where we like to hang out and respond to all of your questions during the workshop. You’ll find over 6500 other community members ready to chat in there too.

If you have any technical questions feel free to post them to our dedicated community space

Register Here