KUID, a universally unique identifier, is essentially a shorter version of a UUID and is commonly used to identify records in various applications.
What’s UUID?
A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a unique identifier that is widely used across various applications and systems to identify records. It is a 128-bit number typically represented as a sequence of 32 hexadecimal digits, grouped in 5 sections, separated by hyphens, as in the following format: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.