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Comment by pintxo

1 year ago

I would not count on those separate databases using a common key. Joining could be quite a pain.

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cinntaile  1 year ago

Regardless of the actual implementation, do you agree that it's likely much easier to match data when you have it in an organized digital form than an organized physical form?

  • pintxo  1 year ago

    Sure it is. One of the reasons, Germany has been shy to introduce a single primary key across all systems.

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