2.3.10. Mapping UUID Values

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Hibernate also allows you to map UUID values, again in a number of ways.

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The default UUID mapping is as binary because it represents more efficient storage.
However many applications prefer the readability of character storage.
To switch the default mapping, simply call `MetadataBuilder.applyBasicType( UUIDCharType.INSTANCE, UUID.class.getName() )`

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