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Cassandra Query Language

Learn about the most essential data definition and data manipulation statements in Cassandra Query Language (CQL)

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In this scenario, you will:

Learn about Cassandra Query Language (CQL)
Use the CQL shell
Execute statements CREATE KEYSPACE, USE and CREATE TABLE
Practice using statements INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE and DELETE

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