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 ### Database setup
 
-NB detail for how `rake` sets up the database can be found in the `Rakefile`. In the `namespace :db` block you will see the database name for development is hardcoded to `travis-development`. If you are using a different configuration you will have to make your own adjustments.
+NB detail for how `rake` sets up the database can be found in the `Rakefile`. In the `namespace :db` block you will see the database name is conigured according to the RAILS_ENV. If you are using a different configuration you will have to make your own adjustments.
 
 1. `bundle exec rake db:create`
 2. for testing 'RAILS_ENV=test bundle exec rake db:create --trace'