Introducing ScyllaDB Open Source 4.0

ScyllaDB Open Source 4.0 introduces several significant enhancements, including a DynamoDB-compatible API called Project Alternator, improved Lightweight Transactions (LWT), and new experimental features like Change Data Capture (CDC). The release marks a milestone for ScyllaDB, achieving full feature parity with Apache Cassandra, and showcases a focus on performance, usability, and functionality improvements. The development from version 3.0 to 4.0 saw considerable contributions, with 6,242 commits by 80 developers, enabling ScyllaDB to maintain a competitive edge in terms of cost-efficiency and performance compared to Cassandra and DynamoDB. The release also highlights future plans to enhance core performance, improve elasticity, and simplify user experience, positioning ScyllaDB as a cost-effective and scalable alternative for database management.