Introducing ScyllaDB Open Source 3.0

ScyllaDB Open Source 3.0 is a significant update to the open-source NoSQL database designed to enhance performance and efficiency, offering features that surpass Apache Cassandra. Built from scratch in C++, ScyllaDB provides improved database performance with 10 times the throughput and consistent low latency, requiring fewer nodes due to its close-to-the-hardware design. The update introduces several key features, including Materialized Views, which automate and simplify data organization, and global secondary indexes, which offer scalable indexing independent of cluster size. The new version also supports a more efficient storage format, reducing storage volume by up to 66%, and enhances streaming and paging processes to improve system responsiveness and data handling. Hinted handoffs are now production-ready, improving data consistency during temporary node outages. Additionally, the update includes server-side filtering to enhance query flexibility and compatibility with Apache Cassandra, offering benefits such as reduced storage needs and improved CPU utilization.