Spring transaction propagation controls how transactions flow between service methods using the @Transactional annotation. Key propagation types include REQUIRED, REQUIRES_NEW, and NESTED. Each type serves different use cases: REQUIRED for default, all-or-nothing processes; REQUIRES_NEW for independent actions like logging; and
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Spring Transaction Propagation GuideSpring Transaction Propagation: Complete GuideTransaction Propagation in SpringBasic ScenariosCore ConceptsKey Transaction AttributesPropagation OptionsREQUIRED (Default)REQUIRES_NEWNESTEDSUPPORTSNOT_SUPPORTEDNEVERMANDATORYCommon Use CasesCase 1: All-or-Nothing ProcessCase 2: Independent Logging or AuditingCase 3: Partial RollbackTransaction Isolation LevelsBest PracticesDebugging Transaction IssuesCommon Pitfalls to AvoidSort: