Re: ID--how to keep them in order

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On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 02:12:43PM +0800, Anasta wrote:
> I have a script which outputs a movie title, rating and the ID number 
> (below).
> The ID number is also used in the admin section as a select for update and 
> delete.
> 
> The problem i have is that as i delete certain entries then the number 
> sequence on the display page has missing numbers--is there a way to move all 
> rows down to the next number in the mysql DB so the ID remains there.
> The easiest way is to not display the ID in the first place i am guessing, 
> but it would be good to know if there is another way.
> 
> There are 16 DVDs titles.
>       2 Monster in Law PG
>       3 Pulp Fiction MA

This is more of a db design issue, what your are looking at is the
issue with:

  surrogate key vs. natural key


Curt.
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