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Rules on using primary keys?

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:35 pm
by nuGent
I'm a bit confused about the right approach to defining and using primary keys in nuBuilderPro.
Can I use auto-incrementing integers for all primary keys? If so, is there a catch?
Is varchar() a recommendation or the better option?
If I have a hidden internal client_id PK can I enforce a unique numeric or alphanumeric business-side client_ref with a unique index?
Any other pearls of wisdom gratefully received.

Regards
John

Re: Rules on using primary keys?

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:20 am
by admin
John,

We strongly suggest using varchar(25) for all Primary Keys.

Here are some reasons.. http://nubuilder.blogspot.com.au/2010_0 ... chive.html

nuBuilder will automatically populate PKs.

Steven