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On Being an "Expert"

by Grant Fritchey

SQLServerCentral

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I had the opportunity last week to present a session at DataSaturdays Stockholm. I can't say enough nice things about the event and the organizers. I presented on Query Store in SQL Server. In my mind, it's an entry-level to middle tier presentation. Most of the room was already working with Query Store, some quite […]

Life in a Startup

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Work environment

Today Steve has a few thoughts on working for a startup company.

PostgreSQL UNION, INTERCEPT & EXCEPT Operator

by Shivayan Mukherjee

SQLServerCentral

PostgreSQL

Another article on how the SQL language works in PostgreSQL. This time we examine the UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT operators.

SQL Bulk Insert Command Examples

by Additional Articles

MSSQLTips.com

bulk insert

Learn about the SQL Server BULK INSERT command and how to use it to import text data in a SQL Server database table.

Common Algorithm Concerns

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Steve doesn't have a lot of concerns about AI models writing code and reusing algorithms, but others might not feel the same way.

Enhancing Web Application Performance through Database Optimization: A Comprehensive Study

by nai3

SQLServerCentral

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In the contemporary digital landscape, web applications play a pivotal role in delivering services and facilitating interactions between users and businesses. However, the performance of these applications heavily relies on the efficiency of underlying databases. This comprehensive study aims to explore the intricate relationship between database optimization techniques and web application performance enhancement. The study begins by delineating the significance of web application performance and its correlation with database operations. It examines various factors affecting performance, including data retrieval, storage, and processing. Furthermore, it identifies common challenges such as latency, scalability issues, and inefficient query execution. Through an extensive review of the literature, this study evaluates state-of-the-art database optimization methodologies and their applicability to web applications. Techniques such as indexing, query optimization, denormalization, caching mechanisms, and data partitioning are scrutinized, highlighting their potential to mitigate performance bottlenecks. Moreover, the study investigates emerging trends and technologies in database management systems (DBMS), such as NoSQL databases, in-memory databases, and cloud-based solutions. It assesses their suitability for enhancing web application performance, considering factors like data volume, query complexity, and real-time processing requirements.