Apache CouchDB is an exciting database management system that is growing in popularity each day. This book introduces you to CouchDB, guiding you through its relatively short history and what makes it different from the other database systems out there. It offers simple, unassuming steps on getting CouchDB up and running on your computer that's running Linux or Mac OS X. It guides you through the process of creating a database and working with data; covers more complex topics such as views and map/reduce; and explores advanced database concepts such as replication, compaction, and deployment....