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# ramsey/uuid

<p align="center"><strong>A PHP library for generating and working with UUIDs.</strong></p>

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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](https://github.com/jeremy-sud/Senselab_Core_API/blob/main/vendor/ramsey/uuid/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](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/util/UUID.html) and [Python](http://docs.python.org/3/library/uuid.html) UUID libraries.

## Installation

The preferred method of installation is via [Composer](http://getcomposer.org/). 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](https://github.com/jeremy-sud/Senselab_Core_API/blob/main/vendor/ramsey/uuid/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](https://github.com/ramsey/uuid/blob/4.x/SECURITY.md) for instructions on submitting a vulnerability report.

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## Copyright and License

The ramsey/uuid library is copyright © [Ben Ramsey](https://benramsey.com/) and licensed for use under the MIT License (MIT). Please see [LICENSE](https://github.com/ramsey/uuid/blob/4.x/LICENSE) for more information.


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