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Mastering Apache Cassandra 3.x - Third Edition
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Mastering Apache Cassandra 3.x - Third Edition

by Aaron Ploetz, Tejaswi Malepati
October 2018
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
348 pages
10h
English
Packt Publishing
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Effective CQL

In this chapter, we will examine common approaches to data modeling and interacting with data stored in Apache Cassandra. This will involve us taking a close look at the Cassandra Query Language, otherwise known as CQL. Specifically, we will cover and discuss the following topics:

  • The evolution of CQL and the role it plays in the Apache Cassandra universe
  • How data is structured and modeled effectively for Apache Cassandra
  • How to build primary keys that facilitate high-performing data models at scale
  • How CQL differs from SQL
  • CQL syntax and how to solve different types of problems using it

Once you have completed this chapter, you should have an understanding of why data models need to be built in a certain way. You should also ...

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