This guide covers SQL Server development and T-SQL programming topics including database migration strategies, advanced T-SQL features, and development best practices.
Key Development Topics
- Database migration strategies - Moving changes from development to production
- Advanced T-SQL features - DDL triggers, VARCHAR(MAX), cursors, and built-in functions
- Data import/export techniques - BULK INSERT, OPENROWSET, and data transformation
- Query optimization - Performance tuning and efficient query patterns
- Data integrity - Duplicate detection and constraint management
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