T-SQL tips and tricks focusing on backdoors and workarounds

Beware of nondeterministic T-SQL code

Nondeterministic calculations are calculations that when invoked repeatedly, return different results given the same inputs. Most T-SQL developers understand what nondeterministic calculations are, but many aren’t aware of the possible implications of using nondeterministic code. This session will show you the many surprising aspects of using nondeterministic code and will provide best practices that will help you avoid getting into trouble.

Ordering woes

This session covers situations where the SQL Server query optimizer does not rely on index order and provides tips and tricks to solve those.

Window Functions

This session covers T-SQL Window Functions.

Boost your T-SQL with the APPLY Operator

The session starts with a brief overview of the operator and it

T-SQL Tips and Tricks

The purpose of this session is to have some fun with T-SQL and to learn practical tips and tricks that will help you improve and optimize your solutions.