Apache CouchDB, an open source, document-oriented database solution, simplifies storage of large data sets and offers an alternative to the complexity of MySQL or SQL Server. CouchDB in Action is a guide for developers building and managing high-volume data-driven applications using CouchDB. Designed for those familiar with SQL databases, the book explores CouchDB's features from installation to deployment using practical examples and use cases.

Early chapters demonstrate setting up a CouchDB database, and how to view, query, sort, and filter data. Later in the book, readers will learn how CouchDB leverages MapReduce, techniques for data replication to avoid downtime, and reporting styles to present large data sets.