Databases

CockroachDB

Distributed SQL database with PostgreSQL compatibility and automatic global scaling.

Overview

CockroachDB offers a strongly consistent, horizontally scalable SQL database that speaks the PostgreSQL wire protocol. Its serverless tier provides automatic sharding, multi-region replication, and predictable pricing without capacity planning.

Best for

Multi-region applications
Projects requiring strict ACID compliance at scale

Trade-offs

vs Neon

Neon for instant branching and faster solo-dev cold starts; CockroachDB for automatic global distribution and enterprise-grade survivability.

What XeroHack pre-wires

When you pick CockroachDB in the interview, the engine emits these files into your scaffold:

PostgreSQL drivers
Prisma/Drizzle compatibility
Serverless console
Multi-region templates

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