id
Represents a unique identifier for the implementing entity.
This identifier serves as the primary key for distinguishing between different instances of the same type. It is used extensively in:
Database operations for record identification
State management and event sourcing
Caching mechanisms
Equality and hashing operations
API endpoints and resource references
The identifier must be:
Unique across all instances of the implementing type
Immutable once assigned
Non-null and non-empty
Suitable for use as a string key in maps and databases
Return
A string representation of the unique identifier. The format and generation strategy depend on the implementing class.