Java developers need to build responsive, flexible applications without compromising performance or scale. Couchbase’s multicloud-to-edge JSON document database helps you do just that. This guide makes it easy to evaluate Couchbase as a distributed data store for Java applications – without having to install any software. Read it to learn about: 

• Differences between document databases and relational databases, and what they mean for your apps
• Couchbase’s N1QL query language, built to be intuitive for anyone who knows SQL
• Indexing a Couchbase database to ensure high performance
• The Couchbase Playground, which lets Java developers explore the database using language-specific examples and a step-by-step guide
• Extending Couchbase into your app development stack with Couchbase’s Java SDK and Spring Boot