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Welcome to the CockroachDB wiki!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why the name CockroachDB?
It is evocative of the properties of the system we are trying to build. Cockroaches are hard to kill, spread easily, and evolve quickly. “Roach Motel” would also be a great name for a hosting service.
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