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Atomicity


Definition: Atomicity refers to the property of an operation or transaction that it is either performed completely (in an all-or-nothing manner) or not performed at all.

Examples:

  1. Noun:
    • The atomicity of a database transaction ensures that either all the changes are committed, or none of them.
    • When it comes to concurrent programming, understanding the concept of atomicity is crucial for avoiding race conditions.
  2. Adjective:
    • The atomicity property of a messaging system guarantees that a message is received exactly once.
    • Atomicity constraints ensure that all the parts of a complex system are coherent and operate together.
  3. Related Verb:
    • If you want to ensure atomicity, you need to carefully atomicize your critical section of code.
    • The scientist atomized the compound to study its individual components.

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