Use a savepoint

sql

SAVEPOINT import_batch;
INSERT INTO tags(name) VALUES ('sqlite');
ROLLBACK TO import_batch;
RELEASE import_batch;

Explanation

Helpful for large imports or multi-step workflows where one chunk may fail.

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Bundle multiple statements atomically.

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Reserve the write lock up front.

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Undo uncommitted changes.

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Switch the database to write-ahead logging mode.

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Wait briefly when the database is locked.

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Merge WAL contents back into the main database file.

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