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AWS aurora-dsql documentation change

Service: aurora-dsql · 2026-02-13 · Documentation low

File: aurora-dsql/latest/userguide/working-with-postgresql-compatibility-migration-guide.md

Summary

Removed section advising against auto-incrementing sequences and added reference to sequences/identity columns documentation

Security assessment

The changes focus on migration recommendations for data distribution efficiency rather than addressing security vulnerabilities. No mention of security risks or mitigations.

Diff

diff --git a/aurora-dsql/latest/userguide/working-with-postgresql-compatibility-migration-guide.md b/aurora-dsql/latest/userguide/working-with-postgresql-compatibility-migration-guide.md
index a259178a1..909b38fec 100644
--- a//aurora-dsql/latest/userguide/working-with-postgresql-compatibility-migration-guide.md
+++ b//aurora-dsql/latest/userguide/working-with-postgresql-compatibility-migration-guide.md
@@ -50,7 +49,0 @@ Adapt these common PostgreSQL patterns for Aurora DSQL compatibility:
-**Sequences for keys**
-    
-
-Use UUIDs or composite keys instead of auto-incrementing sequences. Auto-incrementing sequences lead to a high amount of conflicts in a distributed system as multiple writers are trying to update the same data. UUIDs provide the same function but require no coordination. 
-
-**Example:** `id UUID PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid()`
-
@@ -148 +141 @@ Aurora DSQL automatically partitions and distributes your data based on access p
-**Migration tip:** Remove manual partitioning logic and let Aurora DSQL handle data distribution. Use UUIDs or application-generated IDs instead of sequences.
+**Migration tip:** Remove manual partitioning logic and let Aurora DSQL handle data distribution. Use UUIDs or application-generated IDs for optimal distribution. If your application requires sequential identifiers, see [Sequences and identity columns](./sequences-identity-columns.html).