Throwback Thursday: March 5, 2026
Today's edition of Throwback Thursday is all about autonumbers and primary keys.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
Autonumber Primary Keys
They’re fake ... and they’re spectacular!
Mike Wolfe
When Should You Include an Autonumber Column in a Table?
Surrogate vs. Natural Keys. GUIDs vs. Autonumbers. What factors dictate whether to include an autonumber column in your table? When should you do it?
Mike Wolfe
When to Store Numbers as Text
Introducing the “Numeroliteral Test,” a one-question heuristic for deciding whether to store numeric data in a character-based field.
Mike Wolfe
Wisdom from Around the Web
MS Access – AutoNumber Field – DEVelopers HUT
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