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IDs

Every record has an Id<'tableName'> — typed so you can't mix them up.

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Plain English

Every record has an Id<'tableName'> — typed so you can't mix them up. Picture it like this: A passport number is not a license plate. In the apps you ship (Agentify, wedding portals, CRM), you will bump into this on almost every screen — name it clearly when you prompt your coding agent.

Analogy

A passport number is not a license plate.

Go deeper

Every record has an Id<'tableName'> — typed so you can't mix them up.

Common mistakes

  • Letting the AI rename this concept three different ways in one PR.
  • Building UI before you can say what is stored and who can change it.

AI-agent trap

Agents may invent jargon here. Ask them to explain the concept in plain English first, then map it to your schema and one real screen.

Summary

Every record has an Id<'tableName'> — typed so you can't mix them up. A passport number is not a license plate. Ask yourself: where does this live in the database, which function changes it, and which screen shows it?

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