When saving data in different sql tables, is it best to use the GUID userID or simply use the username? is there a performance difference when using guid?
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When saving data in different sql tables, is it best to use the GUID userID or simply use the username? is there a performance difference when using guid?
Use the guid. It is the system internal identifier for your users. This then allows the ability to change usernames if people wish.
This then fits nicely with the concept of an internal ID that means something to your system, versus the external ID that means something to your users.