👉 Identifier engineering is a process in software development and data management focused on creating, standardizing, and optimizing unique identifiers (IDs) for entities such as users, products, or data records. It involves designing IDs that are unambiguous, scalable, and efficient for various use cases, ensuring they can be reliably referenced across systems. This includes selecting appropriate formats (e.g., UUIDs, GUIDs), implementing versioning to accommodate future changes, and adhering to standards for interoperability. By doing so, identifier engineering enhances data integrity, simplifies integration, and supports seamless communication between systems, ultimately improving system reliability and user experience.
