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CockroachDB
Distributed SQL database for global scale
CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database that survives failures and scales globally. PostgreSQL-compatible wire protocol. Great for multi-region apps but overkill for most projects.
Panel Reviews
The Builder
Developer Perspective
“If you need multi-region strong consistency with SQL, CockroachDB is the answer. Postgres compatibility makes adoption easy.”
The Skeptic
Reality Check
“99% of apps don't need distributed SQL. Regular Postgres with read replicas handles more than people think.”
The Futurist
Big Picture
“Global-by-default databases will matter more as edge computing grows. CockroachDB is ahead of the curve.”