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    How Databases work

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    • Introduction to Databases
      • 1.1What is a Database?
      • 1.2Importance of Databases
      • 1.3Types of Databases
    • Database Models
      • 2.1Hierarchical Model
      • 2.2Network Model
      • 2.3Relational Model
      • 2.4Object-oriented Model
    • Relational Databases
      • 3.1Introduction to Relational Databases
      • 3.2Tables, Records, and Fields
      • 3.3Keys and Indexes
    • SQL Basics
      • 4.1Introduction to SQL
      • 4.2Basic SQL Commands
      • 4.3Creating and Modifying Tables
    • Advanced SQL
      • 5.1Joins
      • 5.2Subqueries
      • 5.3Stored Procedures
    • Database Design
      • 6.1Normalization
      • 6.2Entity-Relationship Diagrams
      • 6.3Data Integrity
    • Transaction Management
      • 7.1ACID Properties
      • 7.2Concurrency Control
      • 7.3Recovery Techniques
    • Database Security
      • 8.1Security Threats
      • 8.2Access Control
      • 8.3Encryption and Authentication
    • NoSQL Databases
      • 9.1Introduction to NoSQL
      • 9.2Types of NoSQL Databases
      • 9.3Use Cases for NoSQL
    • Big Data and Databases
      • 10.1Introduction to Big Data
      • 10.2Big Data Technologies
      • 10.3Big Data and Databases
    • Cloud Databases
      • 11.1Introduction to Cloud Databases
      • 11.2Benefits and Challenges
      • 11.3Popular Cloud Database Providers
    • Database Administration
      • 12.1Roles and Responsibilities of a Database Administrator
      • 12.2Database Maintenance
      • 12.3Performance Tuning
    • Future Trends in Databases
      • 13.1In-memory Databases
      • 13.2Autonomous Databases
      • 13.3Blockchain and Databases

    Transaction Management

    Understanding ACID Properties in Database Transactions

    In the world of databases, ACID is an acronym that stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. These are a set of properties that guarantee that database transactions are processed reliably.

    Atomicity

    Atomicity refers to the 'all or nothing' nature of transactions. This means that if a transaction is made up of multiple parts, either all parts are committed to the database, or none at all. If a failure occurs at any point during the transaction, all changes are rolled back, and the database remains unchanged. This ensures that the database is not left in an inconsistent state due to partially completed transactions.

    Consistency

    Consistency ensures that a transaction brings the database from one valid state to another. The database has a set of integrity constraints defined, and all transactions must adhere to these constraints. If a transaction would violate these constraints, it is rolled back and the database remains unchanged. This ensures that the database is always in a consistent state before and after a transaction.

    Isolation

    Isolation ensures that each transaction is executed in isolation from other transactions. This means that the execution of one transaction does not affect the execution of another. If two transactions are executed concurrently, the result should be the same as if they were executed sequentially. This prevents conflicts and inconsistencies when multiple transactions are executed concurrently.

    Durability

    Durability ensures that once a transaction has been committed, its effects are permanent and survive any subsequent failures. This is typically achieved by storing the transaction details in a transaction log that can be used to recreate the transaction in the event of a failure. This ensures that committed transactions are not lost due to failures.

    In conclusion, the ACID properties play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of database transactions. They ensure that all transactions are executed completely and correctly, and that the database remains in a consistent state even in the event of failures. Understanding these properties is key to understanding how databases manage transactions.

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