SMRTR ProgrammingJun 25, 2025GitConnected

Stop Using UUIDs in Your Database

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UUIDs, commonly used for unique row identification in databases, can lead to performance issues. Two key problems arise when using UUIDs as primary keys: reduced insert performance and potential fragmentation of clustered indexes. These issues can significantly impact database efficiency and should be considered when designing database schemas.

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