Re: [GENERAL] code making rule? - Mailing list pgsql-general

From dustin sallings
Subject Re: [GENERAL] code making rule?
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Msg-id Pine.NEB.4.10.9906112100380.1502-100000@mobile
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In response to code making rule?  (Doo Suk Yang <microbe@lgchem.co.kr>)
List pgsql-general
On Sat, 12 Jun 1999, Doo Suk Yang wrote:

    The key doesn't have to (and, in most cases, shouldn't) have
anything to do with the rest of the data.  There are other ways to find
the data you're looking for, an integer is a really easy way to guarantee
uniqueness, and will be very quick to look up.

// Dear postgresers
//
// I'm making a tissue sample database. I have to assign a unique code to
// each entry. Just integer code is the simplest one but it will  not show
// any information of its objects.
// Is there any rule or tips or habits making
// a brilliant code?
// Or just some examples will be welcomed.
//
// Sincerly,
//
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// Science is the game we play with God to find out what his rules are.
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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//
//

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