Support for Uuid Version 7 (uuidv7) Added to Java 26
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Java 26 has added support for UUID Version 7, a more time-ordered UUID variant, but the discussion highlights the importance of considering database capabilities for autogenerating UUIDs.
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rekabis
2 months ago
Good news, yes, but the more reliable method is to let the DB create the UUIDv7 upon insert. So the real question is how well your current fave DB can autogenerate UUIDs other than v4.
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