Atomicity

/ˌætəˈmɪsəti/
noun

The property of an operation in a database which makes sure it's fully carried out or not done at all.

In an ATM transaction, atomicity ensures that if any part of the transaction fails, the entire transaction fails and the database state is left unchanged.
Visual representation of "atomicity" - the property of an operation in a database which makes sure it's fully carried out or not done at all

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  • database atomicity
  • atomicity in transaction

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Technical

noun

The idea that matter is made up of small, separate parts.

The principle of atomicity led to the development of atomic theory.
Visual representation of "atomicity" - the idea that matter is made up of small, separate parts

Often appears as...

  • atomicity principle
  • atomicity in chemistry

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Academic

noun

The property of an operation in a database which makes sure it's fully carried out or not done at all.

In an ATM transaction, atomicity ensures that if any part of the transaction fails, the entire transaction fails and the database state is left unchanged.
Visual representation of "atomicity" - the property of an operation in a database which makes sure it's fully carried out or not done at all

Often appears as...

  • database atomicity
  • atomicity in transaction

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The idea that matter is made up of small, separate parts.

The principle of atomicity led to the development of atomic theory.
Visual representation of "atomicity" - the idea that matter is made up of small, separate parts

Often appears as...

  • atomicity principle
  • atomicity in chemistry

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Transaction Safety

Atomicity in databases means a guarantee of transaction safety.

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Database atomicity prevents partial updates that could lead to data inconsistency.
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All or Nothing

Atomic means indivisible in computing. An operation can't be divided further.

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Thanks to atomicity, the payment process is all or nothing.
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Error Handling

Atomicity handles errors by fully rolling back changes if a transaction fails.

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If a system crash occurs, atomicity ensures data is not partially written.
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Transaction Safety

Atomicity in databases means a guarantee of transaction safety.

Illustration for Transaction Safety
Database atomicity prevents partial updates that could lead to data inconsistency.
LampPro Tip 2/3

All or Nothing

Atomic means indivisible in computing. An operation can't be divided further.

Illustration for All or Nothing
Thanks to atomicity, the payment process is all or nothing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Error Handling

Atomicity handles errors by fully rolling back changes if a transaction fails.

Illustration for Error Handling
If a system crash occurs, atomicity ensures data is not partially written.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Transaction Safety

Atomicity in databases means a guarantee of transaction safety.

Illustration for Transaction Safety
Database atomicity prevents partial updates that could lead to data inconsistency.
LampPro Tip 2/3

All or Nothing

Atomic means indivisible in computing. An operation can't be divided further.

Illustration for All or Nothing
Thanks to atomicity, the payment process is all or nothing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Error Handling

Atomicity handles errors by fully rolling back changes if a transaction fails.

Illustration for Error Handling
If a system crash occurs, atomicity ensures data is not partially written.
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