UUID vs INT: What’s Better For Your Primary Key?

📝 Get my free SQL Cheat Sheets: https://databasestar.mykajabi.com/lpkj-sql-cheat-sheets/?video=DHtf_46OxY8 🎓 Master SQL Fundamentals: https://databasestar.mykajabi.com/sql-simplified/?video=DHtf_46OxY8 There are two common approaches to data types for a primary key: an auto-incrementing integer, or a UUID. In this video, I'll explain what they are, the different types of UUIDs, the pros and cons of each approach, and demonstrate how to use them in SQL. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Auto Incrementing IDs 02:20 - UUID 04:55 - UUID v7 05:52 - ULID and Snowflake ID 06:29 - SQL demonstration 08:13 - Other vendors 🔗 VIDEO LINKS: SQL script from this video: https://github.com/bbrumm/databasestar/tree/main/videos/171_uuid