ACID vs. BASE

ACID and BASE are two approaches to managing how databases handle transactions. ACID stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability, which ensures that all parts of a transaction are completed successfully or not at all, providing reliability and accuracy. In contrast, BASE stands for Basically Available, Soft state, and Eventually consistent, which prioritizes availability and speed over strict consistency. BASE allows systems to be flexible and scale out but may return temporary inconsistencies. In essence, ACID guarantees reliability, while BASE favors flexibility and performance in distributed systems.