YugabyteDB

Open source cloud-native distributed SQL database

This page documents a stable (production) version. For testing and development with the latest features, use the preview (v2.19) version.

Get started locally on your laptop

Download and install YugabyteDB on your laptop, create a cluster, and build a sample application.

Explore distributed SQL

Explore the features of distributed SQL, with examples.

Develop for YugabyteDB

Build a Hello World application

Use your favorite programming language to build an application that connects to a YugabyteDB cluster.

Connect using drivers and ORMs

Connect applications to your database using familiar third-party divers and ORMs and YugabyteDB Smart Drivers.

Use familiar APIs

Get up to speed quickly using YugabyteDB's PostgreSQL-compatible YSQL and Cassandra-based YCQL APIs.

Architecture

Learn how YugabyteDB achieves consistency and high availability.

Secure

Secure YugabyteDB with authentication, authorization, and encryption.

Configure

Configure core database services.