YugabyteDB

Open source cloud-native distributed SQL database

This page documents a preview version. v2.23 Preview

Preview includes features under active development and is for development and testing only.
For production, use the latest stable version (v2024.1).

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.