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Atomicity

usgb/ˌætəˈmɪsəti/Volume
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Transaction SafetyPlay
Atomicity in databases means a guarantee of transaction safety. SlideDatabase atomicity prevents partial updates that could lead to data inconsistency.
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All or NothingPlay
Atomic means indivisible in computing. An operation can't be divided further. SlideThanks to atomicity, the payment process is all or nothing.
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Error HandlingPlay
Atomicity handles errors by fully rolling back changes if a transaction fails. SlideIf a system crash occurs, atomicity ensures data is not partially written.