Long time, no posts
I was working on two publisher contracts at the same time. I highly recommend never doing that. One is done, though, and it’s officially published as of September 2022....
2022-10-27
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How to “Rename” the Master Branch to Main in Git in Azure DevOps
I believe that language matters, and that it is worth our effort to move away from language associated with slavery and racism whenever possible. Azure DevOps doesn’t technically allow...
2020-06-26
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Create a Build with YAML for SQL Change Automation in Azure DevOps
I used to make fun of YAML because I was scared of it. I still make fun of YAML, but I’m not scared of it anymore now that Rob...
2020-06-25
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Learn TSQL for free online – starting today
Thanks to the support of Redgate, I’ve launched a new course which teaches you the basics of TSQL. The course is totally free, no logins required — we don’t...
2020-05-11
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Join the Best Worst Code Contest today at 5pm BST / Noon Eastern #BestWorstCode
I have an idea! Let’s have a “Worst Code Contest.” Why do this? Bad code is really fun — at least, when you write it on purpose. And other...
2020-04-24
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Your team can’t stop writing crappy code. Will Intelligent Query Processing fix it?
People have been writing about how evil scalar functions are in SQL Server for ten years. But people still use scalar functions in their code all the time. And...
2020-03-24
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Connecting to the SQL Server Community Online: Uplifting Folks
We’ve got a session coming up in the free Redgate Streamed virtual conference on, “How database DevOps levels up remote work.” When thinking about that session I began thinking...
2020-03-23
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Outlining My Session: Index Tuning in an Agile World
I’m giving a session on index tuning at the upcoming Redgate Streamed free online conference. The conference will be held April 1-3 2020, register here and join us! I...
2020-03-20
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Announcing Redgate Streamed, April 1-3 2020
We’re thrilled to announce Redgate Streamed: a 3 day online virtual community conference, to be held April 1-3, 2020. Register at Redgate.com/RedgateStreamed In this 9 minute livestream, I give...
2020-03-19
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The Learner’s Guide to SQL Server Performance Triage
I’m introducing a series of “learner’s guides” — overviews of a given topic, chock full of links and references. For this first post, the information is based on what...
2020-03-19
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Daily Coping 3 Feb 2023
By Steve Jones
Today’s coping tip is to ask other people about things they’ve enjoyed recently I...
Daily Coping 2 Feb 2023
By Steve Jones
Today’s coping tip is to challenge negative thoughts and look for the upside. I’m...
Deadline for Microsoft MVP contributions is 20 March 2023
Since changing to the new MVP renewal model, Microsoft MVPs have had until 31...
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