how do you handle distributed transactions

ive been thinkin alot bout distributed systems lately, esp how to manage ops that need to span multiple services reliably. when u have a biz process that involves updatin data in several diff databases or microservices, makin sure all parts succeed or fail together can be a real headache. ive seen approaches like two-phase commit (2pc), but they often come w performance and availability trade-offs. what strategies or patterns do u use to tackle distributed transactions? are there simpler alternatives uve found effective in practice