What does ‘write-ahead logging’ (WAL) ensure in a database system?

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What does ‘write-ahead logging’ (WAL) ensure in a database system?

Key points

  • WAL logs changes before applying them to data pages
  • Ensures durability and crash recovery
  • Safely stores transactions before committing them

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