CockroachDB The Definitive Guide Distributed Data at Scale 2nd Edition Early Release In today's fast-paced digital world, data has become the backbone of all industries and sectors. With the advent of big data analytics, the amount of data being generated every day has reached an all-time high. This has led to the development of new technologies that can handle large amounts of data efficiently. One such technology is CockroachDB, a distributed SQL database designed to scale out horizontally without sacrificing ACID compliance. In this article, we will explore the second edition of CockroachDB The Definitive Guide Distributed Data at Scale, which provides a comprehensive overview of the technology and its applications. The first edition of this guide was released in 2018, and since then, there have been significant advancements in the field of distributed databases. The second edition covers these developments and provides insights into how CockroachDB has evolved to meet the growing needs of modern data management. The book is divided into three parts: Part I - Introduction to CockroachDB, Part II - Building with CockroachDB, and Part III - Advanced Topics. Each part delves deeper into the features and capabilities of CockroachDB, making it an essential resource for developers, engineers, and anyone interested in distributed data management. Part I - Introduction to CockroachDB In Part I, the authors provide a detailed introduction to CockroachDB, starting with its origins and evolution.

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