The best worst hack that saved our bacon
4 days ago
- #Database Management
- #Technical Debt
- #API Integration
- Technical debt can be necessary if managed properly to avoid long-term negative impacts.
- A 32-bit signed integer primary key was nearing its maximum limit, risking data overflow.
- A temporary solution involved using negative integers to extend the primary key range, buying time for a proper migration.
- The long-term solution included switching to BigInt and using opaque handles for API keys to prevent future issues.
- Effective communication with customers and IT departments ensured a smooth transition without disrupting services.