How to manage transactions in Distributed Systems and Microservices?

In this article you will learn about 3 ways to manage transactions in distributed systems and microservices such as two-phase commit, SAGA, and event sourcing.

Hello guys, if you are preparing for Microservices interview question then you may know that how do you manage transactions in a distributed system or Microservices? is one of the popular Microservice interview question and why not, its one of the important concept.

In the past, I have shared essential Microservices design principles and best practices as well popular Microservices design patterns and in this article, I will answer this question and also tell you different ways to handle transactions in distributed system.

If you have worked in Microservices architecture, then you know that a single business transaction often spans to multiple microservices and it that’s why its challenging to ensure data consistency and manage transactions.

A poorly managed transaction can lead to data inconsistencies, lost updates, or duplicate records, which can have serious consequences for the business.