Should each and every table have a primary key?

Question

I\'m creating a database table and I don\'t have a logical primary key assigned to it. So, I\'m thinking about leaving it without a primary key, but I\'m feeling a bit guilt

Answer 1

I always have a primary key, even if in the beginning I don't have a purpose in mind yet for it. There have been a few times when I eventually need a PK in a table that doesn't have one and it's always more trouble to put it in later. I think there is more of an upside to always including one.