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Testing For Serializability In DBMS

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Introduction to Testing for Serializability in DBMS

Serializability is a concept in DBMS that


ensures transactions are executed in a serial
order.

Testing for serializability is crucial to maintain


data integrity and consistency.

This presentation will discuss various


techniques used to test for serializability in
DBMS.
What is Serializability?

Serializability ensures that concurrent


transactions produce the same result as a serial
execution.

It guarantees that the final state of the database


remains consistent.

Serializability prevents data anomalies such as


dirty reads, non-repeatable reads, and phantom
reads.
Conflict Serializability

Conflict serializability is the most common


form of serializability testing.

It identifies conflicting operations between


transactions.

Conflict serializability ensures that conflicting


operations are executed in a consistent order.
Precedence Graph

Precedence graph is a graphical representation


of transactions and their dependencies.

It helps identify conflicts and determine if a


schedule is conflict serializable.

A cycle in the precedence graph indicates a


potential conflict and violates serializability.
Testing for Serializability - Step 1

Step 1: Construct a precedence graph for the


given schedule.

Identify transactions and their operations.

Determine dependencies between conflicting


operations.
Testing for Serializability - Step 2

Step 2: Check for cycles in the precedence


graph.

If a cycle exists, the schedule is not conflict


serializable.

Cycles indicate conflicting operations that


violate serializability.
Testing for Serializability - Step 3

Step 3: If no cycles exist, the schedule is


conflict serializable.

The schedule can be executed in a serial order


without conflicts.

Serializability guarantees consistency and data


integrity.
Other Forms of Serializability

Conflict serializability is not the only form of


serializability.

View serializability and strict serializability are


alternative forms.

Each form has its own requirements and


considerations.
View Serializability

View serializability ensures that the final result


of concurrent transactions is the same as a serial
execution.

It considers the visibility of data between


transactions.

View serializability guarantees consistent and


correct results.
Strict Serializability

Strict serializability incorporates both conflict


and view serializability.

It ensures that transactions are executed in a


strict, serial order.

Strict serializability provides the highest level


of isolation and consistency.
Conclusion

Testing for serializability is essential to


maintain data integrity in DBMS.

Conflict serializability, view serializability, and


strict serializability are different forms of
serializability.

Understanding and testing for serializability


helps in designing efficient and reliable
database systems.

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