The What and Why of Cassandra Data Modeling at Scale

Explore the intricacies of Cassandra data modeling at scale in this 35-minute conference talk by Chandi Datta and Sunil Dabre from Verizon. Delve into the challenges of transitioning from relational databases to Cassandra's non-relational model, and understand why optimized data models are crucial for high performance. Learn about the flexibility of Cassandra's data objects and the potential pitfalls of applying relational modeling techniques. Discover how developer-friendly data models can accelerate development cycles, but also lead to potential issues like table proliferation. Gain insights from the speakers' experiences migrating from a legacy mainframe relational database (DB2) to Cassandra, and understand the importance of adapting modeling practices for optimal Cassandra performance.