How does PostgreSQL internally implement MVCC without using locks?

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Answer

PostgreSQL stores multiple row versions with transaction IDs. Readers check tuple visibility using snapshots, avoiding locks. Writers create new versions instead of overwriting data. VACUUM later removes dead tuples.

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