couchdb

What is the status of couchdb?

From what I read about it I love the concept. Unfortunately though I cannot find any groups oriented around couchdb and wonder if it is still evolving. How are users liking it.

I want to create a series of books and other related products and love the potential non linear flexibility of couchdb which I read about. I am not a programmer though and would love to learn more about how this db is actually being used and what it will take to start using it.