ScyllaDB

ScyllaDB is an open-source, distributed NoSQL database that is compatible with Apache Cassandra and Amazon DynamoDB. It is designed to deliver microsecond latency and high throughput on commodity hardware, using a shared-nothing architecture and C++ implementation.

Key Characteristics

• Cassandra Compatible: Compatible with Apache Cassandra
• DynamoDB Compatible: Also compatible with Amazon DynamoDB
• Shared-Nothing: Shared-nothing architecture
• High Performance: Microsecond latency and high throughput

Advantages

• Performance: Significantly faster than Cassandra
• Compatibility: Drop-in replacement for Cassandra
• Efficiency: More efficient resource usage
• Low Latency: Microsecond response times

Disadvantages

• Maturity: Less mature than Cassandra
• Ecosystem: Smaller ecosystem and community
• Complexity: Complex for simple use cases
• Learning Curve: Requires understanding of Cassandra concepts

Best Practices

• Monitor performance metrics
• Plan for capacity appropriately
• Implement proper backup strategies
• Optimize for hardware capabilities

Use Cases

• High-performance applications
• Real-time analytics
• IoT applications with high throughput
• Applications requiring Cassandra compatibility with better performance