DataStax C++ Driver
A modern, feature-rich C/C++ client library for Apache Cassandra® and DataStax products using Cassandra's binary protocol.
What is DataStax C++ Driver?
The Apache Cassandra C/C++ Driver is a client library that allows C and C++ applications to connect to and interact with Apache Cassandra® and DataStax Enterprise databases. It implements Cassandra's binary protocol and CQL v3, providing a robust interface for executing queries, managing connections, and handling advanced database features. It solves the need for a native, high-performance driver to integrate Cassandra with C/C++ systems.
C and C++ developers building applications that require direct, efficient access to Apache Cassandra or DataStax Enterprise databases, particularly in performance-sensitive or embedded environments.
Developers choose this driver for its comprehensive feature set, production-ready reliability, and deep integration with Cassandra's ecosystem. It offers extensive tunability, support for advanced data types and DSE features, and is maintained by DataStax with strong compatibility guarantees.
Overview
C/C++ Driver for Apache Cassandra®
Use Cases
Best For
- Building high-performance C/C++ applications that use Cassandra as a backend database
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