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title: FAQ
slug: /intro/faq
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1. What is SpacetimeDB?
   It's a cloud platform within a database that's fast enough to run real-time applications.

1. How do I use SpacetimeDB?
   Install the `spacetime` command line tool, choose your favorite language, import the SpacetimeDB library, write your module, compile it to WebAssembly, and upload it to the SpacetimeDB cloud platform. Once it's uploaded you can call functions directly on your application and subscribe to changes in application state.

1. How do I get/install SpacetimeDB?
   Just install our command line tool and then upload your application to the cloud.

1. How do I create a new database with SpacetimeDB?
   Follow our [Quick Start](./00100-getting-started.md) guide!

1. How do I create a Unity game with SpacetimeDB?
   Follow our [Unity Tutorial](../00300-tutorials/00300-unity-tutorial/index.md) guide!