singletransaction

Singletransaction is a term used to describe the execution of all required operations within a system as a single indivisible transaction. In computing, a transaction is a unit of work that must be completed in its entirety or not at all. When described as a single transaction, the system generally guarantees atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability for all included operations.

In databases, a singletransaction groups multiple operations (such as inserts, updates, and deletes) so that they either all commit or all roll back. This prevents partial updates and maintains data integrity across related records.

In blockchain and smart contract platforms, a single transaction can initiate a sequence of state changes, possibly triggering multiple internal calls within a contract. The unit is typically recorded as a transaction hash and is subject to resource constraints such as gas or computation limits. The concept emphasizes that external observers see the outcome of the entire operation as a single, indivisible event, even if it entails multiple internal steps.

In application design, singletransaction paths can simplify error handling and rollback logic, but may also introduce longer lock times or higher contention if the transaction covers many resources.

Common considerations include performance trade-offs, error handling, and security implications, such as ensuring that a failed internal step properly reverts all changes. The term is often encountered in documentation, code comments, and discussions about transactional integrity across systems.