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We built new Fauna Query Language capabilities which allow users to write more concise and powerful FQL statements. Specifically we've released aggregate functions for sets (Count, Mean, Sum); string predicate functions (StartsWith, EndsWith, ContainsStr, ContainsStrRegex, RegexEscape); a MoveDatabase function; and a Now function.
In short: our users now have access to powerful regex and aggregate functionality. These functions are in Preview! Please let me know what you think so that we can incorporate feedback into the formal release, and visit our documentation to learn more :)
Some unique benefits to using FaunaDB: - 100% ACID transactions, with globally consistent reads and writes - Powerful query language (FQL) - Native GraphQL interface - Powerful ABAC system (attribute-based access control) - Flexible architecture. NoSQL database which supports true relationships
To clarify, what we mean by simplicity is making databases as simple to work with as using an API. An example of this is native GraphQL support within FaunaDB.
We're continuing to make our database concepts like Collections easier to use and understand. I've made a note to clarify the blog post you are referencing.
Collections come from a NoSQL approach, and allow users to change what's stored in data records over time. We see this as a convenient way to store data, without having to worry about specifying a schema upfront that may change over time.
We built this Add-on so that any developer using FaunaDB and Netlify can come up with an idea and launch it super quickly, by simply focusing on the front-end.
If you’re a Netlify user who has never heard of FaunaDB and want to add a database to your app, we’re the only database with a direct Add-on. FaunaDB a perfect choice for developers who don’t know much about databases, or would rather not worry about such details :)
Users can now create an account and login to FaunaDB with their Netlify account credentials, using a new OAuth login option. Databases created via the Add-on are available for use instantly, and can be managed directly within the FaunaDB Console.