Where Are the -Primary- Keys

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that challenges conventional wisdom about primary keys in database design. Delve into the fundamental principles of relational databases and examine the controversies surrounding table keys from a practical, hands-on perspective. Analyze the benefits and challenges of using different types of keys, including natural, surrogate, and artificial keys, considering their impact on data consistency, application development, maintenance, portability, and performance. Question the widespread use of ID fields as primary keys and prepare to have some common myths debunked in this insightful 1-hour and 47-minute presentation from the PASS Data Community Summit.