JavaScript must generate GUIDs or UUIDs in order to guarantee unique identifiers across applications. The creation of these identifiers is covered in this article using both client-side and server-side approaches. JavaScript functions like Math.random() and performance.now() are used on the client side to provide random values. The uuid library, available in Node.js, enables secure and reliable UUID creation methods for server-side use.
Louis Robert
13 June 2024
Creating JavaScript GUIDs: A Step-by-Step Guide