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Aug 20, 2021 · Databases

Understanding Phantom Reads and Isolation Levels in ANSI SQL and MySQL

This article explains the concept of phantom reads, distinguishes them from non‑repeatable reads, critiques the ANSI SQL isolation‑level definitions, and shows how MySQL implements repeatable‑read using locks and MVCC to prevent both strict and loosely defined phantom anomalies.