Transactions and ACID
Explore the concept of database transactions and the four ACID properties that guarantee reliable and consistent data handling. Understand how atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability work together to maintain data integrity and protect against errors and system failures in multi-step operations.
Imagine we’re processing an order on the OnlineStore platform.
A customer adds items to their cart, enters their payment information, and clicks “Place Order”. Behind the scenes, the system needs to insert the order, update stock levels, adjust loyalty points, ...