Documenting with Tests

The idea of using more unit tests to improve code quality has been around for some time. However Steve Jones notes today that some people use tests for documentation.

Spark

The Future of Database Development at SQL Saturday #870–Memphis

I’m off to Memphis today for SQL Saturday #870. I’m excited as I’ve never been to Memphis and hope to wander around and see something while I’m there. I...

Using SQL Dependency Tracker as a Picklist

This is part of a demo series I did for a customer workshop. I’m adding a little more detail and explanation of the demos of products I gave. A...

Getting a List of the Striped Backup Files

If you have a list of striped backup files, how can you find the latest backup set? Steve Jones uses dbatools and PowerShell to automate this process.

Live and Learn

Steve has advice for those of us with strong opinions.

MAX() and MAXX()

An Empty Data Frame

Searching for Answers Inside

Learning how an organization, or even just a codebase, works can be a challenge for new employees.

Shutting Off PowerShell Warnings–#SQLNewBlogger

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. Not really a SQL Server post, but I...