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Two sessions are deadlocking frequently. How do you diagnose and fix?

PostgreSQL logs deadlocks with log_lock_waits = on. Check the log for 'deadlock detected' — it shows the lock cycle. Common cause: Transaction A locks row 1 then row 2; Transaction B locks row 2 then row 1. Fix: enforce consistent lock ordering. For bank transfers: always lock the lower account_id first: SELECT * FROM accounts WHERE id IN (1,2) ORDER BY id FOR UPDATE. Set deadlock_timeout (default

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Two sessions are deadlocking frequently. How do you diagnose and fix?

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