Azure Cosmos DB SDK Reference

This section provides detailed reference documentation for the various Azure Cosmos DB Software Development Kits (SDKs). Choose your preferred language below to access specific API documentation, code examples, and best practices.

Available SDKs

Common SDK Operations

Below are common operations you'll perform using the Azure Cosmos DB SDKs:

• Initializing the Cosmos DB client
• Creating, reading, updating, and deleting databases and containers
• Performing CRUD operations on items
• Executing SQL queries and stored procedures
• Managing partitions and throughput
• Handling conflict resolution

Getting Started with the SDKs

To get started, download the SDK for your preferred language from its respective package manager (e.g., NuGet for .NET, Maven for Java, npm for Node.js, pip for Python). Refer to the SDK-specific documentation for detailed installation and usage instructions.

For comprehensive examples and tutorials, visit the Code Samples section.

Best Practices

Ensure you follow best practices for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness:

• Request optimal throughput for your containers.
• Use appropriate indexing policies for your query patterns.
• Leverage client-side query caching where applicable.
• Implement retry logic for transient network errors.
• Reuse CosmosClient instances across your application.

If you encounter issues, consult the Troubleshooting Guide or the specific SDK's GitHub repository for support.