If you’re new to Azure Cosmos DB and looking to build applications with Python, you’re in the right place. I\u2019ve created a four-part video series designed to take you from the basics to practical, real-world querying techniques\u2014no prior experience required. Whether you\u2019re setting up your first database, learning how to model your data, or optimizing your queries, this series will help you build confidence with each step.<\/p>\n
This blog post is your companion guide. It introduces key concepts, outlines what each video covers, and provides helpful context so you can follow along more effectively. Whether you’re a student, a data enthusiast, or a backend developer exploring NoSQL for the first time, you’ll find value here.<\/p>\n
Before diving into the code and videos, here are some terms you need to know:<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf10 Azue Cosmos DB Account<\/strong><\/p>\n An Azure \u00a0Cosmos DB account is the top-level resource that represents your entry point into the service. You can think of it like your overall database service instance. In the video series, mine is named bookrecommender, but you can name yours anything.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc1 Database<\/strong><\/p>\n Inside your account, you\u2019ll create a database. This is where you logically group containers. In my demo, it\u2019s called BookRecommendationsDB.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udce6 Container<\/strong><\/p>\n A container holds your JSON documents (items). It\u2019s the equivalent of a collection in MongoDB or a table in a relational DB. I created one named books.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd11 Partition Key<\/strong><\/p>\n This is super important for performance and scalability. A partition key determines how data is distributed. For this demo, I used \/category, which means items are partitioned based on the category field in each document.<\/p>\n Make sure you have the following setup before following along:<\/p>\n Each video in the series focuses on a key aspect of using Azure Cosmos DB with Python. Below is a quick summary, but make sure to watch the videos for the full walkthroughs and code demos!<\/p>\n We\u2019ve put them all in a playlist<\/a> for easier access.<\/p>\n\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Prerequisites<\/h2>\n
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pip install azure-cosmos azure-identity python-dotenv<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
git clone https:\/\/github.com\/madebygps\/cosmosdb-python-101<\/code><\/pre>\n\ud83d\udcfc Series Overview<\/h2>\n
1. 5-Minute Setup Guide<\/h3>\n