In this post, we’ll explore a comparison between the use of CHARINDEX and LIKE in the WHERE clause, supported by real-world statistics.
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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.
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