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Cassandra does not support traditional SQL-style OFFSET paging, but you can achieve similar functionality using some alternative methods. Here are some common approaches:

Method 1: Using LIMIT with a Primary Key

If you know the last primary key value of the previous result set, you can fetch subsequent records using a WHERE clause.

Example:

SELECT * FROM your_table 
WHERE primary_key_column > last_primary_key_value 
LIMIT 10;

Method 2: Token-Based Paging

Cassandra supports token-based paging. You can use the token() function to retrieve the next set of rows based on the token of the last retrieved row.

Example:

SELECT * FROM your_table 
WHERE token(primary_key_column) > token_value_of_last_row 
LIMIT 10;

Method 3: Using ALLOW FILTERING

This method is less efficient and generally not recommended for large datasets, but you can use it if necessary. You can filter on non-primary key columns using ALLOW FILTERING, which will allow you to implement pagination.

Example:

SELECT * FROM your_table 
WHERE some_column = 'some_value' 
LIMIT 10 
ALLOW FILTERING;

Considerations

• Performance: Be cautious with performance impacts, especially with ALLOW FILTERING.
• Data Model: Design your data model with querying patterns in mind to facilitate efficient pagination.
• Consistency: Be aware of potential issues with consistency when using paging mechanisms.

Choose the method that best fits your application's needs!