Apache Cassandra 5.0 Is Generally Available!

Apache Cassandra 5.0 is a significant upgrade with new features and improvements that enhance usability and capabilities for the world's most powerful distributed database. The release includes Storage Attached Index (SAI), Trie indexes, support for JDK17, Unified Compaction Strategy (UCS), and vector search capabilities. These advancements provide increased performance, efficiency, and flexibility for both operators running large clusters and developers building applications. Cassandra 5.0 marks the end-of-life for Cassandra 3.x, prompting organizations to plan their upgrade strategy. The diverse contributions from various contributors make this release truly special, reflecting the collaborative nature of open-source development. DataStax is committed to supporting users on their Cassandra journey with a range of options and services tailored to individual needs.