Interview Question

What is isolation level?

Isolation levels control visibility and anomalies between concurrent transactions.

💡 Concept ✅ Quick Revision 🗃️ SQL

Answer

A transaction isolation level controls which effects of concurrent transactions may be observed. • Stronger isolation prevents more anomalies but can require retries or more coordination. • SQL defines named levels, while exact implementation behavior varies by database. • Applications must choose a level that protects their business rules.

💡 SQL Example

SET TRANSACTION ISOLATION LEVEL SERIALIZABLE;

Result

SET

⚡ Quick Revision

Isolation levels control visibility and anomalies between concurrent transactions.