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Consistency

Explore the concept of Consistency within ACID properties and understand how it keeps a database accurate and reliable. Learn about constraints like primary keys and foreign keys, the role of transactions in maintaining valid states, and how MySQL mechanisms enforce these rules. This lesson helps you understand the importance of data integrity and how to implement it effectively in relational databases.

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Imagine for a moment our OnlineStore database. What if a customer places an order for a Laptop, the order is recorded, but the Stock for Laptop in the Products table isn’t updated? Later, another customer might try to buy the same laptop, which, according to the system, is still in stock. This would lead to an oversold item, unhappy customers, and a chaotic inventory. This is where Consistency, the C in ACID properties, steps in to save the day, ensuring our database always reflects a true and valid state. It’s like a strict rule-keeper for our data.

By the end of this lesson, we’ll be able to:

  • Understand the concept of Consistency as one of the fundamental ACID properties.

  • Identify various database mechanisms, such as constraints and transactions, that MySQL uses to enforce consistency.

  • Appreciate why maintaining a consistent database is crucial for data integrity and reliable application behavior.

  • See how consistency works through practical examples from our OnlineStore database.

Let’s dive in and learn how to keep our database accurate and ...