This addition allows Aurora DSQL to natively generate auto-incremented integer values commonly used for primary keys, order numbers, or account identifiers. It reduces the need for custom ID generation logic in application or middleware layers, streamlining development and database migrations.
The support eases the porting of existing PostgreSQL applications to Aurora and enables the creation of compact, human-readable IDs within the database engine using well-known SQL patterns, aligning with standard PostgreSQL functionality.
Source & further reading
Amazon Aurora DSQL adds support for identity columns and sequence objects ↗Source published 2026-02-13. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.