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Aug 2, 2022 · Databases

Using Generated Invisible Primary Keys (GIPK) in MySQL 8.0.30

This article explains the new MySQL 8.0.30 feature that automatically generates invisible primary keys for InnoDB tables without explicit primary keys, demonstrates how to enable and use it, discusses DDL and replication implications, and outlines related limitations and backup considerations.