BDD vs TDD is easy to mix up until you test the same feature both ways. This post checks one delivery rule with a unit test and then with a plain-language scenario, runs the unit test, and explains when each approach fits.
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SQL SERVER – Absolute Beginners 10 Queries
I thought it was a very good exercise for everyone. Here, I will be sharing the same. Let us see Absolute Beginners 10 Queries.
MySQL’s Index Condition Pushdown (ICP) Optimization
MySQL enhances its performance through an optimization technique called Index Condition Pushdown (ICP). Let’s delve into the depths of ICP.
Materialized Path Hierarchies: Storing the Path as a String
Build a materialized path hierarchy in T-SQL, query descendants, calculate depth, and move a subtree without creating cycles.
SQL SERVER – Techniques for Retrieving Random Rows
This post will explore various techniques to retrieve random rows in SQL Server and analyze their performance and randomness characteristics in depth.
SQL SERVER – Checking If a Column Exists in a Table
Let us see a script that will help check if a Column Exists in a Table. One of the common tasks that developers deal with when working on database-related projects
Unit of Measure Conversions: One Table for Kilograms, Pounds and Boxes
Adding kilograms, pounds and boxes gives a number that means nothing. Convert each product to one base unit and find the rows that cannot convert.
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