Using negative numbers to track selections in a database may lead to unforeseen complications, including confusion when querying data or generating reports. Storing values such as -1, -2, -3 may not only mislead developers during debugging but could also have implications for data integrity when other parts of the system interact with this data. A more standard approach, using non-negative integers or unique identifiers, could enhance usability and maintainability of the database in the long term.
Using negative numbers in a database for tracking selection counts can lead to confusion in later queries or applications. It may also affect range checks when debugging or generating reports.
Consider using a positive incremental approach or an identifier system that ensures clarity particularly when scaling data or reorganizing the database structure.
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