database/sql: nested transaction or save point support

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Research direction

Research the current database/sql package implementation to understand how transactions are handled. Look into savepoint support in SQL databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL. Consider a proposal to add a method like BeginTx with options for nested transactions. Also review past discussions in this issue for context.

Tech stack

go

Domain

backend

Issue type

Feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

5

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

Over 1 week

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Active

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Clear

Prerequisites

Godatabase concepts

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

15