Unlock Your Notion Data with SQL
If your Notion workspace feels more like a data graveyard than a command center, you're not alone. I’ll show you how to connect SQL to your Notion setup so...
2025-08-28
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Tracy McKibben
- Interests: Tech, gadgets, model railroading, photography, and of course SQL Server!
From Zero to Dashboard: A SQL Project for Total Beginners
Let's build a real data dashboard. This guide will walk you through the entire process using free tools like BigQuery and Looker Studio, even if you’re just getting your...
2025-08-22 (first published: 2025-08-04)
970 reads
SQL Server Careers: Still a Goldmine, or a Dead End?
When you're searching about the future of a career in MS SQL Server, you're not just looking for a pat on the back. You want to know the truth....
2025-07-05
54 reads
SQL Blunders: Stop Writing These Pointless Queries & Write Smarter!
They run, they return data. So what? Some SQL queries just waste your time and resources. Here’s what to stop writing – and the much smarter alternatives. Sure, your...
2025-05-31
143 reads
SQL Data Type Conversions: Your Key to Clean Data & Sharp Queries
If you're a data analyst juggling varied datasets, mastering SQL data type conversions isn't just handy—it's crucial. Whether you’re making different data types play nice together or boosting query...
2025-05-28 (first published: 2025-05-14)
523 reads
Your SQL Starting Line: Best Free Databases for Beginners
Wondering which database to tackle first? I’ve got the lowdown on the top free choices for anyone new to SQL, and I’ll tell you exactly why they’re stellar for...
2025-05-28
369 reads
SQL Inventory Dashboards: From Raw Data to Real Insight
Tired of inventory headaches? Stock shortages and gluts don't just cause stress; they cost you. Good news: an SQL-powered product inventory dashboard puts you firmly in control of stock...
2025-05-25
147 reads
Free SQL Practice: 9 Killer Resources to Boost Your Query Skills
So, you want to get your SQL skills razor-sharp without dropping any cash? You're in the right place. I’ve pulled together a list of the absolute best free SQL...
2025-05-24 (first published: 2025-05-23)
588 reads
Marketing Analyst: The Data-Driven Superhero Your Company Needs
Want to blend your love of marketing with the power of data? Becoming a marketing analyst is the way to go. This job is all about measuring how well campaigns actually work, understanding...
2025-04-02 (first published: 2025-03-18)
291 reads
Excel to SQL: Ditch the Spreadsheet Headaches
If you're a data analyst drowning in Excel, you know the pain. Endless filtering, formula nightmares, and the dreaded "file not responding" message. Excel's great for small stuff, but...
2025-03-17
223 reads
Blogs
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By Chris Yates
Trust is the currency of the data economy. Without it, even the most advanced...
A Small LLM Fail
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Another test with Copilot in SSMS (v22 P3) that didn’t go so well. This...
SQL Server Versions: Out With the Old, In With the Supported
By Kevin3NF
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