One strategy to manage deadlocks is to let them occur and then have the DBMS detect and break any deadlock.

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This strategy is known as deadlock detection and resolution. The DBMS detects the deadlock, selects one of the transactions as a victim, and rolls back that transaction. This frees up the resources and allows the other transactions to proceed. It is a common technique used by most DBMSs.

One Strategy to Manage Deadlocks Is to Let Them Occur