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Jan 31, 2016 · Databases

Understanding Database Vertical and Horizontal Splitting, Their Challenges, and Practical Solutions

The article explains the concepts of vertical and horizontal database splitting, compares their technical difficulties, discusses the impact on joins and transactions, and proposes practical approaches such as careful SQL refactoring, ORM decoupling, and selective use of distributed‑transaction techniques to maintain system stability and scalability.

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Understanding Database Vertical and Horizontal Splitting, Their Challenges, and Practical Solutions

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Jan 9, 2016 · Backend Development

How Distributed Transactions Keep Money Transfers Consistent Without Locks

This article explains the challenges of ensuring data consistency across multiple databases during operations like Alipay transfers, introduces local and distributed transactions, details the two‑phase commit protocol, and shows how reliable messaging can replace heavyweight distributed transactions for high‑concurrency systems.

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How Distributed Transactions Keep Money Transfers Consistent Without Locks

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Sep 10, 2015 · Databases

Keeping Money Transfers Consistent: Local Transactions, 2PC, and Message Queues

To prevent data inconsistencies when transferring funds—like moving money from Alipay to Yu'ebao—the article explores local transactions, the limitations of two-phase commit in distributed systems, and how reliable message queues can achieve eventual consistency without sacrificing performance.

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Keeping Money Transfers Consistent: Local Transactions, 2PC, and Message Queues