How the Saga Pattern Resolves Distributed Transaction Issues: Methods and Real-World Example

Distributed systems often involve complex transactions that span multiple services. In such scenarios, maintaining data consistency becomes challenging. A traditional approach, such as two-phase commit, might lead to tight coupling between services, reduced availability, and bottlenecks. In this article, we’ll explore how the Saga pattern can be an effective solution to these challenges. We'll start with a real-world example of a common problem and demonstrate how the Saga pattern can address it.