Adrian Hills 2/23/2010

Autogenerated SQL constraint names - why to avoid them

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This article argues against using SQL Server's autogenerated constraint names (like 'PK__Constrai__3214EC271FCDBCEB'). It details how manually naming constraints (e.g., 'PK_MyTable') simplifies database maintenance, makes update scripts safer and easier to manage, and reduces risk during deployments, especially in automated or CI/CD environments.

Autogenerated SQL constraint names - why to avoid them

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