Overview

Apache HBase™ uses Git  to manage its source code. Instructions on Git use can be found at https://git-scm.com/documentation .

Web Browser Access

The following is a link to a browsable version of the source repository:

https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=hbase.git

Browse the repository 

Anonymous Access

The source can be checked out anonymously from Git with this command (See https://git-scm.com/docs/git-clone ):

$ git clone git://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf/hbase.git

Developer Access

Only project developers can access the Git tree via this method (See https://git-scm.com/docs/git-clone ).

$ git clone https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf/hbase.git

Access from Behind a Firewall

Refer to the documentation of the SCM used for more information about access behind a firewall.

Getting Started

From download to production in a few simple steps.

1. Download

Grab the latest stable release and verify checksums.

2. Read the Guide

Walk through cluster setup, schema design, and operations.

3. Connect a Client

Use the Java API, REST, or Thrift to start building.