Azure Cosmos DB SDK Best Practices

SDK usage patterns and framework-specific guidance for Azure Cosmos DB across .NET, Java, Python, Spring Boot, and LangChain.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Configuring CosmosClient instances
• Choosing connection modes (Direct vs Gateway)
• Handling retries and throttling
• Setting up the Cosmos DB Emulator
• Using ETags for optimistic concurrency
• Integrating with Spring Boot or LangChain
• Configuring availability and resilience features

Rules