What are some examples of atomicity in e-commerce?

What are some examples of atomicity in e-commerce?

Atomicity in e-commerce refers to the principle that transactions are all-or-nothing. For example, when you purchase an item, the payment and inventory update must both succeed or fail together.

Can you give me a specific scenario?

Sure! Imagine you’re buying a concert ticket online. The system checks if the ticket is available and processes your payment. If the payment fails, the ticket should remain available for others.

What happens if there's a system failure during this process?

If there's a system failure, the transaction should roll back. This means that if the payment was deducted but the ticket wasn't secured, the payment would be refunded automatically.

Are there any real-world e-commerce platforms that implement this?

Yes, major platforms like Amazon and eBay implement atomic transactions to ensure that their users have a seamless shopping experience.