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Database Transaction Isolation Levels: Dirty, Non-repeatable & Phantom Reads
Database transaction isolation levels are a critical aspect of building reliable backend systems. When multiple transactions execute simultaneously, several anomalies can emerge that threaten data integrity. These anomalies—dirty reads, non-repeatable reads, and phantom…
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Split Brain in Distributed Systems
Understanding Split Brain in Distributed Systems: A distributed system’s resilience and availability often hinge on effective management of a complex issue known as the split-brain problem. The split-brain phenomenon occurs when a network…