Two-Phase Commit (2PC) for data consistency in microservices

Two-Phase Commit (2PC) is a protocol that provides a mechanism for coordinating transactions across multiple participants in a distributed system. This protocol is used to ensure the consistency of shared data and to prevent inconsistent data from being committed in the event of a failure. 2PC is a widely used approach for managing transactions in distributed systems and is a key component of many database management systems and distributed transaction managers. In this article, we will explore the concept of 2PC, its benefits, and how it works in…