Atomic Transactions

Atomic transactions are like indivisible operations in computing—either everything within the transaction completes successfully, or nothing changes at all. Imagine transferring money between bank accounts: if the debit from one account succeeds but the credit to the other fails, the accounts would be out of sync. Atomicity ensures this doesn't happen; it guarantees that a series of related actions either all happen or none do, maintaining data consistency and integrity. This concept is crucial in databases and systems where incomplete operations could cause errors or corruption.