DataStax has launched a new learning experience for both novice and experienced Cassandra users at datastax.com/dev. The "DataStax for Developers" site offers embedded hands-on learning scenarios where users can apply concepts as they learn them by interacting with a live Cassandra cluster. It includes the Try it Out section, which allows users to write CQL and code in Java, Python or node.js within minutes. Additionally, users can get their own free database using DataStax Astra for further learning, experimentation, and app building. The site also features an initial set of "skills" pages with additional scenarios to help learn data modeling, Cassandra-Kafka integration, and deploying Cassandra on Kubernetes. Future plans include delivering more skills pages on Cassandra fundamentals and integrations with other technologies commonly used in modern cloud-native application development. Feedback is welcome at
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