The beginning of the book (chapters 2 and 4) explains how to design your database schema, stored procedures, and client applications for maximum performance.

Chapter 5 explain how to use the latest Java Client API to create a modern, efficient Java application using VoltDB.

Chapter 6 explains how to accommodate flexibility in the schema design through the use of JSON columns and indexes.

Chapter 7 explains how to use VoltDB's geospatial capabilities for applications that need to combine standard database content with location-specific information such geographic points and shapes.

Chapter 8 explains how to create custom connectors for import and export, as well as formatters to be used by importers.

Chapter 9 explains how to implement custom tasks that execute stored procedures on a specified schedule.

Chapter 10 explains how to use compound procedures to extend VoltDB and automate business logic in streaming applications.

Chapter 11 explains in detail how memory is used by the VoltDB server process.

Chapter 12 provides guidelines for configuring time services when running a VoltDB cluster.