Removal of strings as default Model IDs

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Using strings as the default Model IDs in the generated APIs and flows has been deprecated since the API Builder - Canberra release.

Beginning with the Canberra release, Model IDs are based on the database’s primary key type. This will be the default behavior in all new services.

Why are we deprecating this feature

Previously, APIs that required an ID always expected the Model ID to be a string, even if it was handled internally as a numeric value. However, APIs that return IDs (for example, findAll) returned the ID using the correct type. Now, to be consistent, all APIs will require and return the correct ID type.

How does this impact my application

The following areas are impacted:

• Flows
• Models
• API

Upgrading existing applications

Updates contain important changes to improve the performance, stability, and security of your services. Installing them ensures that your software continues to run safely and efficiently.

It is strongly recommended you upgrade API Builder to the latest version as well any data connectors you may have in your stack. This feature requires a minimum of:

• API Builder - Canberra
• Mongo data connector (@axway/api-builder-plugin-dc-mongo) version 1.1.0
• MySQL data connector (@axway/api-builder-plugin-dc-mysql) version 2.2.0
• Oracle data connector (@axway/api-builder-plugin-dc-oracle) version 2.2.0

After upgrading, the usePrimaryKeyType feature will not be enabled until you enable it. To enable it, add the following setting to your default.js file.

flags: {
    usePrimaryKeyType: true
}

For more detailed information on the configuration options, see Project configuration.