auto increment as primary key

[Fr. Robert Bower]

Is it a good idea to use an auto increment field as a primary key in mysql?
I know in some products like paradox it is a bad idea because of possible
corruption problems down the road?

Thanks

In Christ,

Father Robert
St. Nectarios Orthodox Church
robertbower@stripped
http://www.stnectarios.org

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your
servants for Jesus' sake.
(2 Cor 4:5) KJV
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