I think what AD was saying is that the primary purpose of a UUID *when compared with an integer* is that it is globally unique across all servers, not just 'this' server, which of course I forgot to point out in my original reply. This means you have a choice of data type when creating a primary key, both of which have pros/cons. However, it is still a primary key, which has the primary purpose of ensuring data/model integrity.
As far as coding data saves, see http://book.cakephp.org/view/75/Saving-Your-Data for full details. Jeremy Burns Class Outfit [email protected] http://www.classoutfit.com On 31 Dec 2010, at 17:09, John Maxim wrote: > So normally we don't use char(36) ? and its primary purpose is not for > data /model integrity .. if I hear you right, AD. > > Is the Model::save method the way we usually save by calling > > function add() > { > } > > are there additional steps ? > > thanks, best regards. > Maxim > > > On Dec 29 2010, 7:29 am, AD7six <[email protected]> wrote: >> On Dec 28, 3:55 am, John Maxim <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Jeremy, Thanks for your link will definitely look into that. >> >>> ~~Continue my question~~ >>> I was going to ask about using this:http://book.cakephp.org/view/1027/query >> >>> There are 2 options if I'm correct based on cookbook 1.3 >>> ~~ >>> Rather than using an auto-increment key as the primary key, you may >>> also use char(36). Cake will then use a unique 36 character uuid >>> (String::uuid) whenever you save a new record using the Model::save >>> method. >> >>> according to:http://book.cakephp.org/view/903/Model-and-Database-Conventions >>> ~~ >>> What's the advantage of using char(36) ? >> >> A uuid (a 36 char string) is unique - always. It's main purpose is to >> be unique, nothing else. Obfuscation is a side effect, not the goal. >> >> They are most relevant with distributed datastores whereby you need to >> synchronize data and inserts across multiple servers. An insert on >> server A can safely and without concern be replicated to server B >> because a row with the same ID cannot exist originating from another >> server. >> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universally_unique_identifier >> >> AD > > Check out the new CakePHP Questions site http://cakeqs.org and help others > with their CakePHP related questions. > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CakePHP" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/cake-php?hl=en Check out the new CakePHP Questions site http://cakeqs.org and help others with their CakePHP related questions. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CakePHP" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cake-php?hl=en
