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Use cases (logging, counters, expiring data)

 

se Cases of NoSQL (Logging, Counters, Expiring Data)

NoSQL databases like Apache Cassandra and HBase are well suited for applications that require high write speed, scalability, and availability.


1. Logging

Meaning

Logging refers to storing:

  • System logs

  • Application logs

  • Event logs


Why NoSQL is Suitable

  • Handles huge volumes of log data

  • Very high write throughput

  • Distributed storage


How Cassandra Helps

  • Fast sequential writes

  • Data stored across multiple nodes

  • Fault tolerant


Examples

  • Server access logs

  • Error logs

  • Clickstream logs


2. Counters

Meaning

Counters are used to count occurrences of events.


Why NoSQL is Suitable

  • Supports frequent updates

  • Handles concurrent increments

  • High performance


Counters in Cassandra

  • Special column type called Counter

  • Used for increment/decrement operations


Examples

  • Page views

  • Likes and shares

  • Number of downloads


3. Expiring Data (TTL – Time To Live)

Meaning

Expiring data is automatically deleted after a fixed time.


Why NoSQL is Suitable

  • Automatic data cleanup

  • Efficient storage management

  • No manual deletion required


TTL in Cassandra

  • Each column can have TTL

  • Data is removed after expiry time


Examples

  • Session data

  • Temporary cache data

  • OTP and verification codes


4. Summary Table

Use CasePurposeExample
LoggingStore eventsSystem logs
CountersCount eventsPage views
Expiring DataAuto-deleteSession data

5. Advantages

  • High performance

  • Scalable

  • Low latency

  • Efficient data management

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