Version 7 UUID

Version 7 UUIDs are time-ordered UUIDs based on a different approach than Version 6. They combine a Unix timestamp with random data, ensuring uniqueness while maintaining a rough order based on time. This makes them well-suited for applications that require both temporal sorting and the flexibility of random-based UUIDs. The use of Unix timestamps ensures that the UUIDs are easily sortable by creation time, while the random data maintains their uniqueness. This balance of features makes Version 7 UUIDs a compelling choice for distributed systems requiring consistent ordering and unique identifiers.

Version 7 UUID Generation Code Examples