CouchDB Training Overview
This CouchDB for Developers training course teaches attendees how to leverage CouchDB as the data store in their applications. Attendees learn how to add, update, and query documents in CouchDB, work with REST API, apply best practices in CouchDB, build high-availability CouchDB clusters, and more.
Location and Pricing
This course is taught as a private, live online class for teams of 3 or more. All our courses are hands-on, instructor-led, and tailored to fit your group’s goals and needs. Most Accelebrate classes can be flexibly scheduled for your group, including delivery in half-day segments across a week or set of weeks. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for online corporate training, please contact us.
In addition, some courses are available as live, instructor-led training from one of our partners.
Objectives
- Add, update, and query documents in CouchDB
- Create and edit databases and documents
- Apply best practices and design patterns while using CouchDB
- Work with REST API
- Handle bulk operations
- Scale CouchDB and ensure high availability by using clustering and replication
Prerequisites
Students must have basic programming knowledge, preferably Python, Java, or Scala, and a basic understanding of databases.
Outline
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Introduction
- SQL vs. NoSQL
- Overview of NoSQL databases
- Understanding document databases
- CouchDB overview
- CouchDB use cases
Installing CouchDB
- Local installation
- Using Docker
- Using Fauxton
Data Manipulation
- Setting up Postman
- Creating and deleting databases
- Creating, updating, and deleting documents
- Documents with attachments
REST API: Database Commands
- Introduction to database commands
- All docs function
- Bulk docs function
- Changes function
Design Documents
- Design documents in Futon
- Making design documents in Fauxton
- Introduction to views
- Basic and complex views
Mango Query
- Introduction to Mango
- Understanding Index
- Find command
- Conditionals
- Combiners
Replication
- Task setup in Fauxton
- Using REST API for replication
- Using Mango in replication
Clusters
- Introduction clusters
- Cluster installation
- Node setup
Conclusion
Training Materials
All CouchDB training students receive comprehensive courseware.
Software Requirements
- Computer with Internet connectivity
- Ability to install software on the computer
- Recent Windows, macOS, or Linux operating system
