uuid

<h1 align="center">ramsey/uuid</h1>

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    <strong>A PHP library for generating and working with UUIDs.</strong>
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ramsey/uuid is a PHP library for generating and working with universally unique
identifiers (UUIDs).

This project adheres to a [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
By participating in this project and its community, you are expected to
uphold this code.

Much inspiration for this library came from the [Java][javauuid] and
[Python][pyuuid] UUID libraries.

## Installation

The preferred method of installation is via [Composer][]. Run the following
command to install the package and add it as a requirement to your project's
`composer.json`:

```bash
composer require ramsey/uuid
```

## Upgrading to Version 4

See the documentation for a thorough upgrade guide:

* [Upgrading ramsey/uuid Version 3 to 4](https://uuid.ramsey.dev/en/stable/upgrading/3-to-4.html)

## Documentation

Please see <https://uuid.ramsey.dev> for documentation, tips, examples, and
frequently asked questions.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute, please familiarize yourself with
[CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).

## Coordinated Disclosure

Keeping user information safe and secure is a top priority, and we welcome the
contribution of external security researchers. If you believe you've found a
security issue in software that is maintained in this repository, please read
[SECURITY.md][] for instructions on submitting a vulnerability report.

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