MySQL Transactions and Locks

Key Concepts

  • Isolation levels: RU / RC / RR / SERIALIZABLE
  • Lock types: row lock, gap lock and next-key lock
  • Deadlocks are expected; fast detection and retry matter most

Troubleshooting Path

  1. Inspect deadlock reports in InnoDB status.
  2. Review hot SQL and index hit ratio.
  3. Reduce transaction scope and enforce access order.