Atomic Transaction

An atomic transaction is a process in computing where a group of operations is treated as a single, indivisible unit. This means either all of the operations are completed successfully together, or none of them are applied at all. If any part of the transaction fails, everything is rolled back to its original state, ensuring data remains consistent and accurate. Atomic transactions are essential for maintaining reliability in systems like banking or online shopping, where incomplete or partial changes could cause errors or inconsistencies.