Conflict Serialization

Conflict serialization is a process used in database systems to handle multiple transactions (actions like reading or writing data) that occur at the same time. When two transactions try to modify the same data simultaneously, conflicts can happen. Serialization ensures these transactions are executed in a specific order, as if they were processed one after the other, to prevent inconsistencies and maintain data integrity. This approach makes concurrent operations safe and predictable, ensuring the database remains accurate regardless of overlapping transactions.