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# [When to Choose Optimistic vs. Pessimistic Locking in Ruby on Rails](https://railswithyashika.hashnode.dev/when-to-choose-optimistic-vs-pessimistic-locking-in-ruby-on-rails?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn when to use optimistic vs pessimistic locking in Ruby on Rails, with practical examples, concurrency scenarios, and tips to prevent race conditions.

Oct 22 · 6 min read · railswithyashika.hashnode.dev  
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