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UUID

Hey there! So you know how sometimes we need to give something a name, like a doll or a toy? Well, sometimes computers need to do the same thing. But instead of just any name, they need a special one called a UUID.

A UUID is a super-long name that a computer can give to something so that it is unique and no one else can accidentally use the same name. It's like when you and your friend have the same name, but you have different last names to make sure people know who is who.

Now, the cool thing about UUIDs is that they are made up of random numbers and letters, which means that no two UUIDs will ever be the same. It's kind of like playing the lottery with letters and numbers, but you always win because you get a unique name every time!

So the next time you see a UUID, just remember that it's like a super-long and special name that a computer uses to make sure everything has a unique name like you and your friends.
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