PlanetCassandra #13 - CQLAlchemy – A Pythonic Toolkit for Apache Cassandra 6.0

Are you a Python developer building on Apache Cassandra? You know that bridging the gap between idiomatic Python and C* can sometimes be a challenge. Join us for a deep dive into CQLAlchemy, the new, user-friendly database toolkit for Apache Cassandra 6.0.

Inspired by the patterns and productivity of SQLAlchemy, CQLAlchemy is designed to become the standard for building both small-scale projects and large, complex Python applications on Cassandra. Whether you are an entry-level developer or a seasoned pro, this session will show you how to streamline your development process while maintaining robust production standards.

What We Will Cover:

• The SQLAlchemy Philosophy: How CQLAlchemy brings familiar, intuitive patterns to the Cassandra ecosystem.
• Native Idiomatic Support: Explore native handling of critical C* features, including transactions and tunable consistency.
• Developer Experience (DX) & Guardrails: Learn how this toolkit actively helps you avoid non-obvious pitfalls and common errors in Cassandra usage.
• Production Readiness: A look at why CQLAlchemy is ready for your production environment and how it simplifies building for scale.
• Live Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by Irosio Ikpokonte.

About the Speaker:

Irosio Ikpokonte is a specialist in the Cassandra ecosystem and the driving force behind CQLAlchemy. Join us to learn how he is lowering the barrier to entry for Python developers everywhere.