rethinkdb
An open-source NoSQL database built for realtime web applications with automatic push updates.
What is rethinkdb?
RethinkDB is an open-source, distributed NoSQL database specifically designed for building realtime web applications. It stores schemaless JSON documents and introduces a revolutionary access model where the database continuously pushes updated query results to applications without requiring polling. This solves the fundamental problem of keeping client applications synchronized with database changes in realtime.
Developers building realtime web applications that require instant data synchronization, such as collaborative tools, live dashboards, multiplayer games, and IoT platforms. Teams needing scalable, fault-tolerant databases with built-in realtime capabilities.
RethinkDB eliminates the complexity of implementing realtime features by providing changefeeds—built-in data streams that automatically notify applications of database changes. Unlike traditional databases that require polling, RethinkDB pushes updates to clients, reducing latency, server load, and development time for realtime applications.
Overview
The open-source database for the realtime web.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building collaborative applications like shared whiteboards or document editors
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