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# [Understanding Write-Ahead Logs: Durability Beyond the Flush](https://bytefreak.dev/understanding-write-ahead-logs-durability-beyond-the-flush?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover how modern databases use Write-Ahead Logs to protect your data during failures.

Apr 15, 2025 · 5 min read · bytefreak.dev  
Updated May 28, 2025  
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