What is write ahead logging in postgresql?



What is write ahead logging in postgresql?..

Answer / Anoop Shivhare

Write Ahead Logging (WAL) in PostgreSQL is a mechanism that logs all changes made to the database before they are applied to the main database files. This allows for faster recovery and crash protection by ensuring that transactions can be rolled back if necessary.

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