What is a UUID?
A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit identifier that is unique across both space and time. UUID v4 uses random numbers, giving a practically zero chance of collision (1 in 2^122).
Common Uses
- Database Keys: Primary keys for distributed systems
- API Identifiers: Resource IDs in REST APIs
- Session Tokens: Unique session identifiers
- File Names: Temporary or unique file naming