2022 State of PostgreSQL Survey
Hello all. I know most of you are still working within SQL Server. However, a few of you are become more like me, hybrid data managers, working in more...
2022-06-13
PostgreSQL and Azure Data Studio
As I’ve been working more with PostgreSQL, I’ve found that I’m basically pretty happy just issuing SQL commands to get work done. However, it’s handy to have an actual...
2022-06-06
How to “Rename” the Master Branch to Main in Git in Azure DevOps
I believe that language matters, and that it is worth our effort to move away from language associated with slavery and racism whenever possible. Azure DevOps doesn’t technically allow...
2020-06-26
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Create a Build with YAML for SQL Change Automation in Azure DevOps
I used to make fun of YAML because I was scared of it. I still make fun of YAML, but I’m not scared of it anymore now that Rob...
2020-06-25
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Learn TSQL for free online – starting today
Thanks to the support of Redgate, I’ve launched a new course which teaches you the basics of TSQL. The course is totally free, no logins required — we don’t...
2020-05-11
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Join the Best Worst Code Contest today at 5pm BST / Noon Eastern #BestWorstCode
I have an idea! Let’s have a “Worst Code Contest.” Why do this? Bad code is really fun — at least, when you write it on purpose. And other...
2020-04-24
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Your team can’t stop writing crappy code. Will Intelligent Query Processing fix it?
People have been writing about how evil scalar functions are in SQL Server for ten years. But people still use scalar functions in their code all the time. And...
2020-03-24
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Connecting to the SQL Server Community Online: Uplifting Folks
We’ve got a session coming up in the free Redgate Streamed virtual conference on, “How database DevOps levels up remote work.” When thinking about that session I began thinking...
2020-03-23
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Outlining My Session: Index Tuning in an Agile World
I’m giving a session on index tuning at the upcoming Redgate Streamed free online conference. The conference will be held April 1-3 2020, register here and join us! I...
2020-03-20
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Announcing Redgate Streamed, April 1-3 2020
We’re thrilled to announce Redgate Streamed: a 3 day online virtual community conference, to be held April 1-3, 2020. Register at Redgate.com/RedgateStreamed In this 9 minute livestream, I give...
2020-03-19
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Blogs
Take the SQL Saturday Topic Survey
By Steve Jones
What topics do you want to see presented at a future SQL Saturday (or...
Resetting Git and Abandoning Changes–#SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
I recently had an issue in one of my Git repos, and decided to...
Transform yourself into an Invaluable Data Leader in just 6 weeks
By James Serra
I’ve collaborated with two industry experts to design a transformative course for data leaders:...
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