Question 1

How do I install the Aerospike Node.js client on Ubuntu?

Accepted Answer

Install prerequisites like g++ and libssl-dev using apt, and for Ubuntu 20.04, upgrade gcc/g++ to at least version 10. Then run 'npm install aerospike' to install the client with pre-built binaries.

Question 2

What's the difference between Aerospike Node.js client and MongoDB Node.js driver?

Accepted Answer

The Aerospike client is optimized for Aerospike's key-value store with low-latency operations, while MongoDB driver supports a flexible document model. Aerospike excels in speed for distributed systems, whereas MongoDB offers richer querying for unstructured data.

Question 3

How can I handle async operations with this client?

Accepted Answer

Use Promises or async/await patterns directly, as shown in the README example where 'await' is used for connect, put, and get operations, making asynchronous code straightforward and modern.

Question 4

What Node.js versions are supported?

Accepted Answer

It is compatible with Node.js 25, 24 (LTS), 22 (LTS), and 20 (LTS), ensuring support for current and recent long-term releases, as detailed in the compatibility section.

Question 5

How do I troubleshoot build errors when installing from source?

Accepted Answer

Verify all OS-specific prerequisites are installed (e.g., development tools, OpenSSL), check the build logs, and refer to the README's detailed instructions for your platform or the Windows README for additional guidance.

Question 6

Is there a way to test without a full Aerospike server?

Accepted Answer

No, the test suite requires a running Aerospike server with TTL enabled for the test namespace, as noted in the tests section, so you need a local or remote cluster for comprehensive testing.

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