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SQL SERVER – A Comparison of CHARINDEX vs LIKE
In this post, we’ll explore a comparison between the use of CHARINDEX and LIKE in the WHERE clause, supported by real-world statistics.
Case-Insensitive Unique Constraints in a Case-Sensitive Database
Enforce case-insensitive unique user names in a case-sensitive database using an indexed computed column with an explicit collation.
SQL SERVER – Modern Explicit JOIN Syntax – A Brief Note
Over time, SQL has evolved and offers two distinct styles for performing JOIN operations: the old-style comma-separated join and the more modern explicit JOIN syntax.
SQL SERVER – Stripping HTML Tags from Text
In this blog post, we’ll explore a method for stripping these HTML tags from your text data using SQL Server. Let us explore the post.
Gherkin Scenarios: 3 Examples to Follow and 6 to Avoid
Write Gherkin scenarios that specify behavior clearly. Compare three examples to follow with six to avoid, and make outcomes testable.
SQL SERVER – Understanding Incremental Statistics
Understanding incremental statistics: since SQL Server 2014, statistics can update only the changed subsets instead of a costly full scan on large tables.
Oversized varchar Columns and Inflated Memory Grants
Investigate oversized varchar declarations, compare sort memory grants, and narrow string columns safely without losing valid data.
Repeatable Test Data With a Fixed Random Seed
Generate repeatable test data with a fixed RAND seed or row-number hashes, then verify identical names and amounts across runs.
SQL SERVER – Query Store Feature for Secondary Replicas
SQL Server 2022 extends the Query Store feature for secondary replicas. Here is how to enable it and what to watch before using it.