Company
Date Published
Author
Matthew Revell, Lead Developer Advocate, EMEA, Couchbase
Word count
759
Language
English
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None

Summary

In the exploration of key naming patterns in Couchbase, three primary methods are highlighted: deterministic keys based on user data, computer-generated keys like UUIDs, and compound keys that merge both strategies. Deterministic keys, such as using a login name, can simplify data retrieval but may require complex handling if user data changes. In contrast, computer-generated keys provide flexibility, allowing user details to change without affecting the key, and often use counters to generate unique identifiers, which can also track the number of user profiles created. Compound keys leverage both approaches to create meaningful and predictable key names, useful for organizing related data, such as storing customer orders or marketing information under systematically derived keys like 1001::orders. This method allows for efficient data access and organization within Couchbase, particularly in contexts requiring dynamic and scalable data handling.