# convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos

Step-by-step instructions for converting Spring Boot Cassandra projects to Azure Cosmos DB with spring-data-cosmos. Applies to Java code, build files, and application properties.

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## What it does

This instruction set guides GitHub Copilot through migrating code from Spring Data Cassandra to Azure Cosmos DB. A guardrail prevents unintended changes. Copilot applies the steps only when you explicitly request a migration, not merely upon detecting Cassandra imports. It supports Spring Boot 2.x and 3.x across synchronous and reactive setups.

The guide details database configuration, RBAC permissions, and setup with `DefaultAzureCredential`. You will need an active Azure Cosmos DB account and Azure CLI authentication via `az login`. For Spring Boot 3.x projects on Gradle, `JAVA_HOME` must point to Java 17 or higher to avoid build plugin mismatch errors.

Code conversion covers entity models and configuration files like `application.properties` or `build.gradle`. It does not perform bulk data migration. Cassandra-specific mechanisms such as user-defined types (UDTs) or lightweight transactions (LWT) are excluded as well.

## Requirements
- Works with: Azure

## Install

### GitHub Copilot (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to

### Claude Code

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- File: `.claude/rules/convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos.md` — The paths frontmatter field limits the files: move applyTo from the source into paths

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### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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- File: `.devin/rules/convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos.md`

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- File: `.clinerules/convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos.md`

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos.instructions.md

## When to use it
- Convert Spring Data Cassandra repositories and entities to Azure Cosmos DB
- Configure passwordless authentication using `DefaultAzureCredential` and Azure CLI
- Update `pom.xml` or `build.gradle` dependencies to include `spring-data-cosmos`
- Set up Azure Cosmos DB connection settings in `application.properties` or `application.yml`

## Example prompts
- Migrate this Spring Boot application from Cassandra to Azure Cosmos DB using `spring-data-cosmos`
- Update the entity classes and `build.gradle` to use Cosmos DB annotations instead of Cassandra
- Configure `CosmosClientBuilder` using `DefaultAzureCredential` in my Spring configuration

## Source text · convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos.instructions.md · MIT

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# Comprehensive Guide: Converting Spring Boot Cassandra Applications to use Azure Cosmos DB with Spring Data Cosmos (spring-data-cosmos)

> **Guard:** Apply this guide ONLY when the user explicitly asks to migrate to Azure Cosmos DB. Detecting Cassandra in a project does not authorize a migration. Otherwise, follow the Spring Boot guidance.

## Applicability

This guide applies to:
- ✅ Spring Boot 2.x - 3.x applications (both reactive and non-reactive)
- ✅ Maven and Gradle-based projects
- ✅ Applications using Spring Data Cassandra, Cassandra DAOs, or DataStax drivers
- ✅ Projects with or without Lombok
- ✅ UUID-based or String-based entity identifiers
- ✅ Both synchronous and reactive (Spring WebFlux) applications

This guide does NOT cover:
- ❌ Non-Spring frameworks (Jakarta EE, Micronaut, Quarkus, plain Java)
- ❌ Complex Cassandra features (materialized views, UDTs, counters, custom types)
- ❌ Bulk data migration (code conversion only - data must be migrated separately)
- ❌ Cassandra-specific features like lightweight transactions (LWT) or batch operations across partitions

## Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for converting reactive Spring Boot applications from Apache Cassandra to Azure Cosmos DB using Spring Data Cosmos. It covers all major issues encountered and their solutions, based on real-world conversion experience.

## Prerequisites

- Java 11 or higher (Java 17+ required for Spring Boot 3.x)
- Azure CLI installed and authenticated (`az login`) for local development
- Azure Cosmos DB account created in Azure Portal
- Maven 3.6+ or Gradle 6+ (depending on your project)
- For Gradle projects with Spring Boot 3.x: Ensure JAVA_HOME environment variable points to Java 17+
- Basic understanding of your application's data model and query patterns

## Database Setup for Azure Cosmos DB

**CRITICAL**: Before running your application, ensure the database exists in your Cosmos DB account.

### Option 1: Manual Database Creation (Recommended for first run)
1. Go to Azure Portal → Your Cosmos DB account
2. Navigate to "Data Explorer"
3. Click "New Database"
4. Enter the database name matching your application configuration (check `application.properties` or `application.yml` for the configured database name)
5. Choose throughput settings (Manual or Autoscale based on your needs)
   - Start with Manual 400 RU/s for development/testing
   - Use Autoscale for production workloads with variable traffic
6. Click OK

### Option 2: Automatic Creation
Spring Data Cosmos can auto-create the database on first connection, but this requires:
- Proper RBAC permissions (Cosmos DB Built-in Data Contributor role)
- May fail if permissions are insufficient

### Container (Collection) Creation
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