Category: Data Modeling

Validate JSON Documents in Python using Pydantic
One of the main attractions of document databases is the flexibility of the document structure or schema. For the most part, the flexibility in the document schema is beneficial. However, there might be some situations where having some structure to...

A Story of How Multimodel Databases Can Reduce Data Sprawl (Told in the Pixar Style)
Pixar uses a consistent structure to develop all of its stories. It basically follows the pattern of: Once upon a time, there was… Every day,… One day,… Because of that,… Because of that,… Until finally,…” I thought I would borrow...

How to Denormalize Imported Documents from RDBMS Tables Using N1QL
Data migration is full of challenges. While migrating from a relational database (RDBMS) like SQL Server or Oracle, your main challenge comes at the time of denormalizing migrated documents as per the target data models. With the introduction of scopes...

Accelerate Your Database Migration to Couchbase with erwin Data Modeler
The relational database has been foundational to the information economy just like the steam engine enabled the industrial revolution. However, the past success of relational databases (RDBMS) is no measure for what’s needed in today’s economy. Digital transformation driven by...
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Get Started with Couchbase + Java [Developer Walkthrough]
If you’re a developer who’s new to Couchbase, this article helps you get started. This weekly walkthrough series helps you understand the basics of connecting to Couchbase, shows you how to retrieve and modify data in Couchbase Server, how to...

Introducing Ottoman v2.0: An ODM for Node.js & Couchbase
On behalf of the Couchbase team, I’m absolutely thrilled to announce the General Availability of Ottoman 2.0. Ottoman is an Object Document Mapper (ODM) library for Couchbase and Node.js that maps JSON documents stored in Couchbase to native JavaScript objects....

What Is a (DBaaS): The Importance of Database-as-a-Service
Two decades on, the global shift to the cloud only continues to accelerate. As cloud adoption accelerates, Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) has emerged as a critical solution, enabling organizations to manage data efficiently while reducing costs and improving scalability. As part of...

Level Up Your Database Platform Best Practices at Couchbase Connect
My colleagues have already told you a lot about how amazing Couchbase ConnectONLINE will be. This free two-day tech conference is the premier event for exploring modern data, NoSQL technology and the cloud. John spoke about the need for modernization,...

How to Migrate to Scopes & Collections in Couchbase 7.0
Whether you’re new to Couchbase or a seasoned vet, you’ve likely heard about Scopes and Collections. If you’re ready to try them out for yourself, this article helps you make it happen. Scopes and Collections are a new feature introduced...

5 Reasons for Developers to Attend Couchbase Connect
When it comes to online tech conferences, you’ve got options. Lots of options. If you’re a NoSQL developer, then Couchbase ConnectONLINE 2021 should be at the top of your list. This free two-day conference on 20-21 October 2021 has a...
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A Better Development Experience with Ottoman JS [Video]
If you’re a JavaScript developer, I hope you know about the JavaScript & Friends conference. The JS & Friends conference is a diverse group of around 200 JavaScript developers and friends who get together to learn new skills and concepts...

5 Steps to Streamline Your N1QL Queries & Migrate to Collections
If you’re looking to migrate your data from a relational database to NoSQL, then now’s a better time than ever. The recent release of Couchbase 7.0 introduced Scopes and Collections – a new way to organize your JSON data. More...