What is InfluxDB?
InfluxDB is an open-source time series platform designed to handle a wide range of time-dependent data, from user interactions to sensor readings and infrastructure metrics. The platform provides a purpose-built database for efficiently collecting, storing, and visualizing time series data, enabling developers to build innovative IoT, monitoring, and analytics applications
Highlights
- Comprehensive data collection: InfluxDB integrates with over 300 open-source Telegraf plugins, allowing easy import and monitoring of data from diverse sources
- Flexible deployment: The platform can be implemented in the cloud, at the edge, or on-premises, offering versatility to fit various deployment scenarios
- Developer-friendly: InfluxDB provides client libraries, APIs, and tools to empower developers at all levels to quickly build applications and services using time series data
- Optimized for productivity: The platform is designed to help developers focus on creating valuable features and functionalities, rather than managing the underlying data infrastructure.