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.
SQL SERVER – Avoid Functions in the WHERE Clause for Performance
Using SQL Server functions in the WHERE clause of your queries can significantly impact performance. Let us explore that in this blog post.
SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN – A Summary and Further Reading
The varied responses led me to write a detailed blog post to clarify the correct answer. If you missed it, you can read it here. Let us see A Summary and Further Reading.