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RocksDB is an open-source, embeddable persistent key-value store developed by Facebook. It is a high-performance database that is optimized for fast storage like SSDs. RocksDB is based on Google's LevelDB, but it includes significant enhancements and optimizations, particularly for multi-core processors and networked environments.

The core of RocksDB's design is its use of a Log-Structured Merge-Tree (LSM-tree) data structure. This structure allows for very fast writes, as new data is appended to a log file. Reads and writes are batched and then flushed to storage in sorted runs. Compaction processes periodically merge these sorted runs to maintain efficiency and reclaim space. This architecture makes RocksDB particularly suitable for write-heavy workloads.

RocksDB offers a variety of configuration options and tuning parameters that allow developers to tailor its performance to specific application needs. It supports features like atomic writes, snapshots, iteration, and range scans. It also provides APIs for C, C++, Java, and other languages.

Its use cases include embedded databases in applications, caching layers, message queues, and as a storage engine for distributed systems. Its performance, flexibility, and open-source nature have made it a popular choice for developers building data-intensive applications.