Accessing and working with Couchbase from C++ is now possible, thanks to the release of a C++ SDK that provides integration with Couchbase Server.

Adding support for C++ might sound weird nowadays when there's more popular languages than it. However, under the covers these languages like Python, NodeJS, Ruby, and PHP bind to Couchbase through this same C++ SDK. As such, releasing the SDK to the public, in addition to the already eleven available SDKs in a variety of programming languages, offers advantages that only a low-level language like C++ confers.

Speaking of which, what are they ?

• Performance
  C++ is renowned for its speed and low-level memory management, making it ideal for applications where performance is critical
• Seamless Integration
  The SDK provides seamless integration with Couchbase Server, enabling developers to easily perform operations such as KV operations, SQL++ queries, and transactions.
• Modern API Design
  The SDK features a modern, idiomatic API that aligns with the latest C++ standards. This makes it not only powerful but also intuitive for C++ developers, reducing the learning curve and allowing you to start building applications quickly.

Hooking into the SDK gets you :

• Easy Connection Management
• Key-Value (KV) Operation Support
• Query Search
• Vector Search Support
• Full Text Search (FTS)
• Asynchronous Programming
• Transactions
• Robust Error Handling

To see it in action, you need a C++ 17 compiler and CPM.cmake to include it in your project. Then you can perform operations like the very common one of getting hold of a document, modifying its contents, and replacing it:

You can now enjoy the freedom and performance that only low level C++ can offer you.

More Information

Couchbase C++ Client
Couchbase C++ SDK 1.0

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