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PostgreSQL vs MySQL: Phantom reads in PostgreSQL

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-- Q: How does Phantom reads in PostgreSQL differ between PostgreSQL and MySQL?
-- A: While MySQL (InnoDB) handles this primarily via thread-based architecture,
-- PostgreSQL manages Phantom reads in PostgreSQL through its robust object-relational model.
-- PostgreSQL's implementation is generally more standard-compliant but requires more manual tuning (e.g., autovacuum vs purge threads).

Tested against PostgreSQL 16

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