This is the implementation of the CockroachDB data handler for MindsDB. CockroachDB was architected for complex, high performant distributed writes and delivers scale-out read capability. CockroachDB delivers simple relational SQL transactions and obscures complexity away from developers. It is wire-compatible with PostgreSQL and provides a familiar and easy interface for developers.

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Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure the following prerequisites are met:
  1. Install MindsDB locally via Docker or use MindsDB Cloud.
  2. To connect CockroachDB to MindsDB, install the required dependencies following this instruction.
  3. Install or ensure access to CockroachDB.

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Implementation

CockroachDB is wire-compatible with PostgreSQL. Therefore, its implementation extends the PostgreSQL handler. The required arguments to establish a connection are as follows:
  • host is the host name or IP address of the CockroachDB.
  • database is the name of the database to connect to.
  • user is the user to authenticate with the CockroachDB.
  • port is the port to use when connecting.
  • password is the password to authenticate the user.
In order to make use of this handler and connect to the CockroachDB server in MindsDB, the following syntax can be used: 
CREATE DATABASE cockroachdb
WITH
    engine = 'cockroachdb',
    parameters = {
        "host": "localhost",
        "database": "dbname",
        "user": "admin",
        "password": "password",
        "port": "5432"
    };

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Usage

You can use this established connection to query your table as follows: 
SELECT *
FROM cockroachdb.public.db;