An anonymous interview with a database professional who did everything the company asked. There is no lesson at the end of this one. I looked for one. AI Training
Nine Unusual Ways My Clients Use AI With SQL Server
Everyone writes about AI generating queries. Nobody writes about the strange jobs it is actually doing inside real database teams. These are nine of them, and I helped build every one.
AI Training at Work: Nobody Is Coming
Everyone is waiting for AI training at work. It took me a hundred conversations to understand what they are actually waiting for, and it is not a course.
SQL Server Deadlock: Build One With Your Own Hands
A SQL Server deadlock occurs when sessions form a cycle of dependencies and none can continue. This example lets you create the cycle, inspect it, and remove it.
AI Mistakes at Work: Who Never Gets Fooled
Who catches AI mistakes at work? Not the smartest person in the room. It has never once been the smartest person in the room.
AI Code Review Bottleneck: Nobody Owns It
Everybody agrees the AI code review bottleneck is real. Then go look at the org chart.
The Disappearing Senior: AI and Entry Level Jobs
The AI code review bottleneck is real and everyone agrees on it. Then look at the org chart. There is no verifier and no budget line anywhere.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 18 SQL Server database books and 118 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).
Nupur Dave is a social media enthusiast and an independent consultant. She primarily focuses on the database domain, helping clients build short and long-term multi-channel campaigns to drive leads for their sales pipeline.
Shaivi Pinalkumar Dave is a book author and a women’s artistic gymnast.
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