Transactions
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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When working with databases, ensuring data integrity during complex operations is crucial. Imagine trying to complete an order in an e-commerce application. You wouldn’t want the payment to go through without updating the inventory accordingly.
This is where transactions come into play. They allow us to group multiple database operations into a single unit, ensuring that either all operations succeed or none at all.
In this chapter, we will dive deep into transactions in the context of JDBC, covering how to manage them effectively and why they are essential for maintaining reliable data interactions.