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Short introduction to data modeling in non-relational database

Short introduction to data modeling in non-relational database

November 26, 2024

Highlights Data modeling in a NoSQL database requires rethinking relational structures Denormalization improves query performance and reduces indexing complexity Copying SQL models directly leads to inefficient queries and design issues Data modelling Data modeling is the first and most important step in NoSQL database…

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Building a Beer Vending Machine Program with RavenDB Embedded Server

Building a Beer Vending Machine Program with RavenDB Embedded Server

November 19, 2024

This guide will walk us through the steps to create a simple beer vending machine program using RavenDB’s embedded server. RavenDB’s embedded server allows us to integrate a feature-rich, fully functional database directly within our application, eliminating the need for a separate server setup. It can run on a wide array of devices, including…

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Fun with bugs: Advanced Dictionary API

Fun with bugs: Advanced Dictionary API

November 15, 2024

In RavenDB, we really care about performance. That means that our typical code does not follow idiomatic C# code. Instead, we make use of everything that the framework and the language give us to eke out that additional push for performance. Recently we ran into a bug that was quite puzzling. Here is a simple reproduction of the problem: …

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Building a Beer Rating App

Building a Beer Rating App

November 11, 2024

Introduction In distributed applications, a common requirement is to perform high-frequency counting operations, such as tracking user actions, logging events, or maintaining counters. These operations need to be handled efficiently across multiple nodes to ensure consistency and accuracy. One typical example is rating systems, where users…

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OpenTelemetry

OpenTelemetry

November 4, 2024

What you will learn What is OpenTelemetry and why you want to use it How RavenDB integrates with OpenTelemetry How to set up OpenTelemetry Collector with RavenDB and push metrics to the Prometheus General The best definition what is OpenTelemetry can be found on OpenTelemetry official website: OpenTelemetry is a collection…

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Dynamic fields

Dynamic fields

October 28, 2024

Introduction RavenDB, as a schemaless database, gives you flexibility in how you persist data in the system, allowing the system to evolve freely over time, and it’s not only restricted to the documents. Static indexes (written in C# or JavaScript) provide the possibility of producing/generating specialized data structures for efficient…

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Troubleshooting: Which index ate my disk?

Troubleshooting: Which index ate my disk?

October 19, 2024

What you’ll learn How to identify and troubleshoot disk issues caused by indexes in RavenDB. Practical tools and techniques for diagnosing disk usage issues. Using RavenDB tools to monitor index performance. Where to look for information to resolve disk problems related to indexing. Introduction Disk usage issues often stem…

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Querying over the current time in RavenDB

Querying over the current time in RavenDB

October 11, 2024

We received a really interesting question from a user, which basically boils down to: I need to query over a time span, either known (start, end) or (start, $currentDate), and I need to be able to sort on them. That might sound… vague, I know. A better way to explain this is that I have a list of people, and I need to sort them by their age.…

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Setting up RavenDB with Docker and HTTPS

Setting up RavenDB with Docker and HTTPS

October 1, 2024

Highlights Run RavenDB in Docker with full HTTPS support using a mounted .pfx certificate. Configure RavenDB entirely through environment variables for automated deployments. Ensure correct UID/GID (999:999) permissions to avoid container file access issues. Introduction Running applications in Docker containers offers numerous…

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