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Q: I use a disconnected architecture in which sales agents take their systems to the field and add new customers. How can I create unique primary keys that are easy for customers to use? We have a few thousand customers, so an integer (rather than a GUID) would be best and easiest for the agents. However, I want to leave a printed invoice with customers that shows their real customer numbers.
A: I suggest using the "sales book" technique for this architecture. That is, the salesperson is given a preprinted set of invoices that include the unique primary key value. Back in the office these values can be scanned into the system. ...
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