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Cassandra
Quick Definition
Distributed NoSQL database with high availability and scalability
Full Definition
A distributed NoSQL database designed for high availability and linear scalability with no single point of failure.
Examples
time-series data, IoT, messaging, large-scale applications
Related Terms
nosql
distributed-database
wide-column-store
More Database Terms
Indexing
Creating data structures to speed up data retrieval
Referential Integrity
Constraint ensuring table relationships remain consistent
Stored Procedure
Precompiled SQL stored in the database for execution
Foreign Key
Field referencing primary key to establish table relationships
Data Integrity
Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
Write Ahead Log
Persistence mechanism writing changes to log before database