Unique IDs using PHP

Question

Can any one tell me how can I create unique ID? For example:

Account id 9845673333
Account id 9845673334
Account id 9845673335
Account id 9845673336

You don't create it .. It is a sequence on the database server. Everytime you insert it increments. — Sully, Jun 06 '12 at 18:17
Use an autoincrementing int PK in your database. Problem solved. — Jim, Jun 06 '12 at 18:19

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 06 '12 at 18:18

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You can just have a stored integer value starting from 1, and increment it each time you need to issue a new account id.

Then, it will always be unique.

answered Jun 06 '12 at 18:18

Lai Xin Chu

Likely to be fraught with race conditions and possible blocking. – Martin Smith Jun 06 '12 at 18:20

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