Databases
UUID Versions Explained: Differences and When to Use Each One
A complete guide to UUID: we cover every version (v1, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7, v8), their differences and quirks. Learn which UUID version to pick for APIs, databases, and distributed systems. Generation examples in Go, Python, and JavaScript, with guidance on when to use timestamp-based, random, or name-based UUIDs.