CouchDB
Scalable, reliable NoSQL database with seamless multi-primary sync for web, mobile, and cloud
About CouchDB
Apache CouchDB is a distributed NoSQL database that syncs data across servers, mobile devices, and browsers with an intuitive HTTP/JSON API. It offers crash-resistant storage, offline-first capabilities, and high availability through clustering. Ideal for applications requiring robust data replication and reliability.
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CouchDB is a multi-primary sync database that scales from Big Data to Mobile. It features an Intuitive HTTP/JSON API, is designed for reliability, and supports seamless data replication across various environments, including server clusters, mobile phones, and web browsers.
CouchDB ensures data reliability through crash-resistant append-only data structures on individual nodes and redundant data storage in multi-node clusters, making data always available when needed.
Yes, CouchDB supports clustering, allowing you to run a single logical database server on multiple servers or VMs. This setup improves capacity and high-availability without changing any APIs.
The Couch Replication Protocol enables seamless data flow between server clusters, mobile phones, and web browsers, supporting offline-first applications and maintaining high performance and reliability.
You can contribute by helping with the core database, developing the Fauxton web UI, marketing, improving documentation, or providing guidance. The project welcomes contributions and has a Code of Conduct and Project Bylaws.
Support is available through community chat channels on Libera.Chat IRC network and Slack, mailing lists for announcements, user discussions, and developer communications, and platforms like Stack Overflow and GitHub Issues.
CouchDB requires Erlang/OTP. For version 3.5.1, it requires Erlang/OTP 26.2.5.16, and for version 3.4.3, it requires Erlang/OTP 25.3.2.18. Downloads are available for Windows, macOS, and Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL/CentOS packages.
Yes, CouchDB is an open source project licensed under the Apache License 2.0. Everything from the website to the core database has been contributed by individuals, and contributions are welcome.
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