What is a UUID?
A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit value that uniquely identifies data across systems, databases, and applications. UUIDs are ideal for API keys, session tokens, database records, and distributed systems because they guarantee global uniqueness.
- ✔ Widely used in databases, APIs, and distributed systems
- ✔ Extremely low risk of collisions
- ✔ Generated locally — no external server required
- ✔ Useful for tracking, authentication, and data consistency