What is transaction ID wraparound in PostgreSQL and how is it prevented?

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What is transaction ID wraparound in PostgreSQL and how is it prevented?

Key points

  • XID counters cycle after ~2 billion transactions
  • Old rows can incorrectly appear as future rows
  • Regular VACUUM FREEZE prevents this issue

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