What are some potential issues with using timestamp-based IDs in PHP applications?

One potential issue with using timestamp-based IDs in PHP applications is the lack of uniqueness, especially if multiple records are created within the same second. To solve this issue, you can append a unique identifier, such as a random number or a UUID, to the timestamp-based ID to ensure its uniqueness. 

// Generate a timestamp-based ID with a unique identifier
$timestamp = time();
$unique_id = uniqid();
$timestamp_id = $timestamp . "_" . $unique_id;

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