As you will see in this chapter, companies use SQL Server for many types of applications and on most tiers now. Gone are the days when you would second guess yourself choosing to use SQL Server over a ...

Like most databases created in the last few decades, SQL Server allows developers to extend the database by creating functions. But prior to the upcoming 2019 release, SQL Server’s support for scalar ...

Developers love database programming tips, tricks, and workarounds—especially those that slash development time or boost application performance. Here's a collection of such nuggets for developing SQL ...