atomicity

Atomicity, in general knowledge, refers to the property of an action or operation being indivisible and complete. This means that it either happens entirely or not at all, ensuring consistency and reliability. For example, when you transfer money from one bank account to another, both the withdrawal from one account and the deposit into another must occur simultaneously. If one part fails, the entire transaction fails, preventing partial changes that can lead to errors or inconsistencies. Atomicity is essential in computing, databases, and various processes to maintain order and trust in operations.