Compensating Transactions

Compensating transactions are actions taken to undo or offset a previous operation in a system, typically when the original action cannot be easily reversed. They are used to restore a system or data to a consistent state after an error or change in circumstances. For example, if a financial transfer was mistakenly made, a compensating transaction would be initiated to reverse that transfer. Essentially, they serve as corrective measures to ensure accuracy and integrity in processes where simple rollback isn't possible or appropriate.