ScyllaDB Open Source Release 2.3

ScyllaDB 2.3, a minor release of the open-source, Apache Cassandra-compatible NoSQL database, introduces several enhancements and experimental features aimed at improving performance and functionality. These include improvements in CQL with support for JSON operations and datetime functions, performance optimizations through improved handling of large partitions, and new tooling such as ScyllaDBtop and iotune v2. The release also offers new distribution support for Ubuntu 18.04 and Debian 9, and experimental features like Materialized Views, Secondary Indexes, and Hinted Handoff. The update emphasizes reduced latency, increased throughput, and better performance isolation, while maintaining compatibility with existing Cassandra formats, with plans for further enhancements in future releases.