Understanding ACID Properties in DBMS
Understanding ACID Properties in DBMS In the realm of Database Management Systems (DBMS), ACID properties are fundamental principles that ensure reliable processing of database transactions. ACID is an acronym that stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. These properties guarantee that database transactions are processed reliably and help maintain data integrity, especially in multi-user and distributed environments. 1. Atomicity Atomicity ensures that a transaction is treated as a single, indivisible unit. This means that either all the operations within a transaction are completed successfully, or none of them are. If any part of the transaction fails, the entire transaction is rolled back, leaving the database unchanged. Example: Consider a banking system where a transfer of funds between two accounts is executed. The transaction includes two operations: Debit the sender's account. Credit the recipient's account. If the debit operation succeeds but t...