Documentation for using SQL functions to transfer link ownership #308
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Problem
Hand-rolling SQL queries when transferring link ownership is inherently unsafe, and runs the risk of data corruption.
Solution
Document the use of tried-and-tested SQL functions, which have been tested safely and are easy-to-use. The functions also take care to track the changes in the
url_histories
audit table.