2013-12-16
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T-SQL
The Zero to N Parameter Problem (Sql Server 2005 and Up -- Update)
This article uses XML to deal with optional parameters along with multiple parameter passed into a stored procedure. (Note: We are re-running this as we had a newsletter issue last week)
2013-12-28 (first published: 2013-12-10)
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2013-12-09
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A few reflections on RBAR by a weary application developer
Follow the guidance of your DBA, but remember, he or she is from another land.
2013-12-09
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2013-12-05
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2013-12-02
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2013-11-29
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T-SQL Best Practices - Don't Use Scalar Value Functions in Column List or WHERE Clauses
A classic article by Gerg Larsen explaining how and how not to use a function within your T-SQL statements. Where you place your function within your T-SQL statements determines how your query will be processed and can severely impact the query execution plan and the performance of your query.
2013-11-28
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2013-11-26
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2013-11-21
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