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Autocommit vs explicit transactions: when does it matter?

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#database#transactions#autocommit#consistency
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Answer

With autocommit, each statement is its own transaction. Explicit transactions group multiple statements into one atomic unit, which matters for consistency and performance (fewer commits/round‑trips). Use explicit transactions for multi‑step changes that must succeed or fail together.

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