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		gcr on April 7, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Design better databases I don't get this argument. Foreign key constraints are part of the schema. What should the primary key be if not a UUID?

clavalle on April 7, 2016 | [–]

A natural key. It is not always possible, but when it is it should be used.

cortesoft on April 7, 2016 | [–]

an integer id?

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