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architecture-saga-orchestration

Implement saga patterns for distributed transactions using Python templates.

Updated Jan 9, 2025

Search Tags:#microservices #orchestration #choreography #saga pattern #distributed transactions #compensating transactions

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Skill: architecture-saga-orchestration
Source: https://github.com/baotoq/go-shortener/tree/main/.agents/skills/architecture-saga-orchestration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/baotoq/go-shortener --skill architecture-saga-orchestration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides robust patterns and templates for managing complex, multi-step business processes that span multiple services, ensuring data consistency and handling failures gracefully through compensating transactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Orchestration & Choreography: Implement both centralized orchestrator and event-driven choreography patterns for sagas.
State Management: Track saga execution states (Started, Pending, Compensating, Completed, Failed).
Compensation Logic: Define and execute compensating actions to roll back transactions upon failure.
Use Case: Automate an e-commerce order fulfillment process that involves reserving inventory, processing payment, and creating a shipment, with built-in rollback if any step fails.

Quick Start

Use the architecture-saga-orchestration skill to implement an order fulfillment saga using the provided Python templates.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture-saga-orchestration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage distributed transactions in microservices?▼

You manage distributed transactions in microservices using the saga pattern to coordinate multi-step business processes. This Skill provides Python templates that track execution states and execute compensating transactions to roll back failures gracefully.

What is the difference between saga orchestration and choreography?▼

Saga orchestration uses a centralized orchestrator to command cross-aggregate workflows, while choreography relies on event-driven reactions. This Skill provides base classes and templates to implement both patterns for your distributed transactions.

How do I handle compensating transactions when a microservice step fails?▼

You handle compensating transactions by defining rollback actions that execute when a multi-step business process fails. This Skill manages saga execution states like Compensating and Failed, ensuring data consistency by automatically triggering these defined rollback actions.

Can I use Python templates to implement an e-commerce order fulfillment saga?▼

Yes, you can use these Python templates to implement an e-commerce order fulfillment saga. The Skill provides example implementations for reserving inventory, processing payment, and creating shipments, with built-in rollback if any step fails.

When do I need to use the saga pattern for microservices data consistency?▼

You need the saga pattern when multi-step business processes span multiple microservices and require guaranteed data consistency. It handles cross-aggregate workflows by replacing ACID transactions with compensating transactions that roll back upon failure.