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+# cozodb example
+This repository provides a very basic example how the embedded rust database `cozo` can be used from within Rust.
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+## Contributing
+Feel free to contact me on [matrix] at @ph:a-0.me if you have any suggestions, corrections etc. you would like to see included
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