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Free eBook: Defensive Database Programming
Resilient T-SQL code is code that is designed to last, and to be safely reused by others. The goal of defensive database programming, the goal of this book, is to help you to produce resilient T-SQL code that robustly and gracefully handles cases of unintended use, and is resilient to common changes to the database environment.
SQL Snippets Galore, Added to SQL Prompt
Imagine having at your fingertips all the metadata queries you need to explore your SQL Server databases and then, a few clicks later, all your diagnostic queries to troubleshoot their performance. Phil Factor demonstrates how it can be done, by storing each set of snippets in a standard JSON collection and using PowerShell to convert them to SQL Prompt snippet files.
Privacy Problems in Apps
Lots of contact tracing apps are out there. Do you know which ones collect which types of data and what they do with it?
Check Windows Services Status with T-SQL
In this article we look at creating a SQL Server stored procedure that displays a list of all Windows services based on running or stopped state.
Learn about Version Control with Redgate University
Are you new to Version Control and not sure where to start? Visit the Redgate University and check out Steve Jones' Introduction to Version Control course. In just 20 minutes Steve will give you a rundown of what version control is and what the benefits are.
Get involved in the 2021 State of Database DevOps survey
We’re inviting you to take part in the 2021 State of Database DevOps survey! Now in its 5th year, the leading research on Database DevOps will also explore how DevOps strategies have contributed to the resilience of the database during the pandemic. Complete the survey to get exclusive access to the final report and the chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card. Take the survey here.
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Creating a JSON Document IV
I have this data in a table called dbo.NFLTeams
TeamID TeamName City YearEstablished ------ -------- ---- --------------- 1 Cowboys Dallas 1960 2 Eagles Philadelphia 1933 3 Packers Green Bay 1919 4 Chiefs Kansas City 1960 5 49ers San Francisco 1946 6 Broncos Denver 1960 7 Seahawks Seattle 1976 8 Patriots New England 1960If I run this code, how many rows are returned?
SELECT YearEstablished, json_objectagg(city : TeamName) FROM dbo.NFLTeams GROUP BY YearEstablished;See possible answers