#what data type to use for storing ids?

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grand mortar
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hi guys. in java code i will need to use/store ids, that look like 11000000035. what data type to use? long or just String? because int in my case doesnt have enough storage for symbols. thanks

cold forumBOT
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<@&1004656351647117403> please have a look, thanks.

coarse pendant
grand mortar
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oh crap, it has long

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but what about just using String?

fast sapphire
delicate flume
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does it have UUID?

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well, if long suits your needs, use that

leaden moss
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This number looks like it represents something

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You should probably make a custom datatype, that has a sufficiently good underlying type to store this value

humble rover
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I suggest you use Long(Wrapper) instead of long(primitive) as well.
It will save you headaches in the future.

leaden moss
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If you always have it, return the primitive

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or better yet, a custom type

primal edge
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I am absolutely terrified of the ridiculous questions that will follow if you don't pick UUID

leaden moss
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I made a custom mini cypher once, because we had limits on the length of the string we returned

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And we only needed 40 bits