Azure Cosmos DB Best Practices

Comprehensive performance optimization guide for Azure Cosmos DB applications, containing 75+ rules across 11 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

Designing data models for Cosmos DB
Choosing partition keys
Writing or optimizing queries
Implementing SDK patterns
Using the Cosmos DB Emulator for local development
Inspecting or managing Cosmos DB data with developer tooling
Implementing vector search or RAG features on Cosmos DB
Reviewing code for performance issues
Configuring throughput and scaling
Building globally distributed applications

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix

Azure Cosmos DB Best Practices

Comprehensive performance optimization guide for Azure Cosmos DB applications, containing 75+ rules across 11 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

Designing data models for Cosmos DB
Choosing partition keys
Writing or optimizing queries
Implementing SDK patterns
Using the Cosmos DB Emulator for local development
Inspecting or managing Cosmos DB data with developer tooling
Implementing vector search or RAG features on Cosmos DB
Reviewing code for performance issues
Configuring throughput and scaling
Building globally distributed applications

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix

Cosmosdb Best Practices

Azure Cosmos DB Best Practices

When to Apply

Rule Categories by Priority

Cosmosdb Best Practices

Azure Cosmos DB Best Practices

When to Apply

Rule Categories by Priority

Quick Reference

1. Data Modeling (CRITICAL)

2. Partition Key Design (CRITICAL)

3. Query Optimization (HIGH)

4. SDK Best Practices (HIGH)

5. Indexing Strategies (MEDIUM-HIGH)

6. Throughput & Scaling (MEDIUM)

7. Global Distribution (MEDIUM)

8. Monitoring & Diagnostics (LOW-MEDIUM)

9. Design Patterns (HIGH)

10. Developer Tooling (MEDIUM)

11. Vector Search (HIGH)

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