ArangoDB is a versatile, open-source NoSQL database system that supports multiple data models including document, graph, and key-value. It is designed to efficiently manage and query complex relationships between data.
ArangoDB provides a unified platform for storing and querying data, eliminating the need for separate databases for different data models. Its key features include support for ACID transactions, distributed architecture with sharding and replication for scalability and fault tolerance, a powerful query language called AQL (ArangoDB Query Language), and a microservices framework called Foxx for building custom APIs and web services.
ArangoDB is widely used in various applications such as social networks, recommendation systems, real-time analytics, and more, where handling diverse and interconnected data types efficiently is crucial.
