PinnedData Structures & Queries with Couchbase N1QL (SQL for JSON)In the Data Structures for NoSQL Applications post, we used simplified JSON data access through native collections, maps, and more. This post demonstrates querying that data using higher-level N1QL queries, the SQL-based language for JSON. Developers can focus on managing basic data structures and data types using programming languages. Meanwhile…Data Structures4 min read
Published in Couchbase·Mar 10, 2021Data Structures & Algorithms For NoSQL ApplicationsThis article introduces Data Structures and how they work with Couchbase Server 7.0 Scopes and Collections features. What are data structures? Couchbase Data Structures is an API feature that aligns the language of the database interface with a programming language. Data structures help simplify data models for NoSQL system developers. They are basic data…No SQL7 min read
Dec 5, 2020Beyond Business: Creating “grounded” solutions that close the last mile to individualsHow do you take product/solution ideas to the next level? By leap-frogging your customers and engaging your locale as much as possible. In this video (transcribed below), I lay out my evaluation approach and share some real-world issues I’d like to help solve. I’m using this presentation to talk…Business9 min read
Oct 23, 2020Tesla Doubles Its Gross Margin Over 7 QuartersI’m not a Tesla investor (nor a good fanboy) but I learned a lot during a recent project where I had to dig into some of their financial reports. Here’s what I learned about one of their profitability numbers, gross margin. Thankfully, for you, this is not financial advice but…Tesla3 min read
Published in Couchbase·Oct 21, 2020The Synergy of Blockchain and NoSQL DatabasesBoth NoSQL databases and modern Blockchain ledgers benefit from a set of common principles. When they are both implemented for an application a lot can be accomplished as the platforms can complement each other. In this article (see original guest blog: blog.couchbase.com), we review two synergistic overlaps that look at…Blockchain7 min read
Published in Couchbase·Oct 16, 2020Distribution, replication, and resiliency — core for modern data platformsContinuing my day 3 coverage of the Couchbase Connect event with this important set of concepts for enterprise data architects and developers. …No SQL4 min read
Published in Couchbase·Oct 16, 2020Query or Search — Why Not Both?Day 2 of attending the Couchbase Connect event and, as promised in my last report, I dive a little more into some of the N1QL query updates that impact full-text searching. As an aside, I used to work at Couchbase and was the Product Manager that launched the Full-Text Search…No SQL5 min read
Published in Couchbase·Oct 15, 2020Querying JSON data in Couchbase using Scopes and CollectionsThis week I’m attending the 3-day Couchbase Connect event and will be reporting on some of the topics that I find most interesting. Today I’m reviewing one of the New N1QL Features coming in the next release, presented by Keshav Murthy, VP R&D at Couchbase. …Database4 min read
Oct 13, 2020Who is your (internal) customer?When talking with people about their goto market strategy, the discussion always turns to the customer. Who is the customer, what personas are we targeting, what channels are best to leverage, what collateral do we need, etc? What this conversation often assumes is that once the engineering and product teams…Product3 min read