If you are a developer who wants to revolutionize your data storage using NoSQL and Redis, then this course is for you. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of NoSQL or Redis to follow the course.

About This Book

Understand the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases
Use Redis interactively through its command-line interface (CLI)
Understand the basic data structures of Redis and their usage

Table of Contents

UNDERSTANDING REDIS
GETTING STARTED
BASIC DATA STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
A NODE.JS APPLICATION

What You Will Learn

Discover how a NoSQL data store differs from a SQL database
Install Redis on your machine or on the cloud
Use Redis interactively through its command-line interface (CLI)
Understand the basic Redis data structures and how to use them
Write a Node.js application to query Twitter and cache the results in Redis
Set up and use a hosted Redis database

In Detail

The days of having to rely only on a SQL database are gone. Now, you have a multitude of options for your data and you need to pick the right store for the right job. You may just need a simple, easy-to-use key-value store, or perhaps a blazing fast in-memory database; in comes Redis to your rescue! There is a whole world of excited developers discussing how Redis is making their lives simpler with its lightning-fast operations on in-memory datasets.

This course teaches you the key aspects of this flexible data store. You'll learn how a NoSQL data store such as Redis differs from traditional SQL databases that you may be more familiar with. You'll see how to install the database on your own machine, or use a database provider in the cloud. You'll also discover the basic native data types of Redis and how to use them.

From theory to application, Rapid Redis explains when, why, and how to use the Redis data store. We'll discuss the differences between NoSQL and SQL, explore the Redis data types to see how to use them, and end up with an easy-to-understand Node.js example app that uses Redis as a cache.

No matter what kind of application you're working on, you need a place to store your data. Rapid Redis gives you a new tool to add to your toolbox: a data store that is quick and easy to use, and far more powerful than you can imagine.

Style and Approach

A practical and comprehensive introduction to NoSQL and Redis. Learn the concepts and specific applications of this database in a clear, step-by-step manner.

Authors

Scott Ganyo

Scott Ganyo is a software developer with over 20 years of hands-on expertise in development, architecture, research, and leadership. His strikingly broad and successful technical background includes founding a large web service software company and two consulting companies, product and project leadership in enterprise and consulting environments, research and development for some of America's most prestigious firms, 24x7 operations planning and management, and open source software development and leadership. A Renaissance man, Scott is also an accomplished actor, writer, singer, improviser, and award-winning producer. Scott is currently employed with Apigee Corporation and contributes to several open source projects including Apache Usergrid and Apigee 127 utilizing Java, Node.js, Ruby, and Redis.