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# [5.4. Design a Distributed ID Generator case study](https://techzen.hashnode.dev/54-design-a-distributed-id-generator-case-study?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Building Unique Identifiers at Scale: Designing a Distributed ID Generator In the world of distributed systems, where data is spread across multiple machines, generating unique identifiers (IDs) can be surprisingly tricky. Why? Because relying on a s...

Nov 23, 2025 · 5 min read · techzen.hashnode.dev  
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