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STOP USING SERIAL IN POSTGRES

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PostgreSQL users should stop using the "serial" data type and switch to "identity" columns instead. There are several issues with "serial," including its lack of integrity guarantees, awkward ergonomics, and non-compliance with SQL standards. "Identity" columns, on the other hand, offer better safety, easier management, and align with SQL standards.