How do I implement transaction isolation in PostgreSQL?

How do I implement transaction isolation in PostgreSQL?

To implement transaction isolation in PostgreSQL, you can use the SET TRANSACTION ISOLATION LEVEL command. What level of isolation do you need?

I need to use Serializable isolation level. How do I set that up?

You can set the Serializable isolation level by executing SET TRANSACTION ISOLATION LEVEL SERIALIZABLE; before your transaction. Would you like to see an example?

Yes, please provide an example of a transaction using Serializable isolation.

Sure! Here’s a simple example:

BEGIN;
SET TRANSACTION ISOLATION LEVEL SERIALIZABLE;
-- Your SQL operations here
COMMIT;

This ensures that your transaction is executed in a way that prevents other transactions from interfering.