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<h1>Transactions</h1>
<p>Code Igniter's database abstraction allows you to use <dfn>transactions</dfn> with databases that support transaction-safe table types. In MySQL, you'll need
-to be running InnoDB or BDB table types rather then the more common MyISAM. Most other databases support transactions natively.</p>
+to be running InnoDB or BDB table types rather then the more common MyISAM. Most other database platforms support transactions natively.</p>
<p>If you are not familiar with
transactions we recommend you find a good online resource to learn about them for your particular database. The information below assumes you
-have a basic understanding of transactions. For most sites, however, transactions won't be necessary.
+have a basic understanding of transactions.
</p>
<h2>Code Igniter's Approach to Transactions</h2>