Spring Core · interview question
How would you explain a common issue when using Spring transactions with self-invocation, and how can you solve it in an interview?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Avoid self-invocation by using AOP
Why
Self-invocation bypasses Spring's proxy mechanism, preventing @Transactional from working correctly. Using AOP or restructuring the code to avoid self-calls can solve this problem.
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