Transactions
A transaction boundary defines which database changes succeed together.
What it is
A transaction boundary defines which database changes succeed together.
When to use it
Use for a cohesive multi-write business operation.
Syntax
DB::transaction(fn () => $operation->apply());Example
// Keep short:
// Validate/authorize before expensive work.
// Inside transaction: read protected state, enforce invariants, write, audit.
// After commit: schedule external effects safely.Common mistakes
A transaction cannot roll back an email or provider charge; closure retries may repeat side effects.