What if my frontend needs real-time order ID for UI polish?

Fake it till backend confirms — optimistic UI, then sync.

Should I always backend multi-table inserts?

99% yes, unless trivial single-user app.

Root: {order: {...}, products: [{...}, {...}]} — easy parse.

You've got one submit button, a basket of unique products, and two tables screaming for data. Frontend frenzy or backend boss move? Let's cut the BS.

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