Getting Started with ScyllaDB Cloud Using Node.js Part 1

In "Getting Started with ScyllaDB Cloud Using Node.js Part 1," Raouf Chebri introduces readers to building a backend application with ScyllaDB Cloud, a NoSQL Database as a Service (DBaaS), using Node.js. The article covers the basics of ScyllaDB and guides users through creating a cluster on AWS using ScyllaDB Cloud. It also explains the concept of a CRUD app (Create, Read, Update, and Delete) and demonstrates building a simple application that connects to a ScyllaDB database using Node.js. The tutorial includes setting up a client-server architecture with a ReactJS frontend and a Node.js server, and offers detailed instructions on deploying a ScyllaDB cluster, establishing a connection using the cassandra-driver, and managing sensitive data with environment variables. The author provides practical steps for creating a keyspace and table within ScyllaDB, using CQLSH for data manipulation, and highlights the ease of transitioning from Apache Cassandra to ScyllaDB due to compatibility. This first part of the series sets the stage for implementing CRUD operations, which will be explored in subsequent articles.