22-25 April 2026 
In Control of Your Database: Design, Code, Version, Test, and Deploy Without the Firefighting
Short 20 minute session for SQLBits 2026Friday - 24 Apr 2026 - 14:10 - 14:30 Room 1CTL; DR
Four workflow problems database teams face every day and how to solve them. From schema design to safe deployment, see what it looks like when your database development process actually works.
Session Details
Most database teams aren't slowed down by lack of skill - they're slowed down by fragmented workflows. In this session, we walk through four of the most common database workflow problems: designing schemas deliberately, writing consistent SQL as a team, keeping database changes in version control, and deploying without environment drift or late-stage surprises.
You'll see what each problem looks like in practice, what good looks like when it's solved, and how modern tooling, including AI purpose-built for database development, makes the whole workflow faster and more reliable. Expect practical examples, real scenarios, and ideas you can take back to your team.
You'll see what each problem looks like in practice, what good looks like when it's solved, and how modern tooling, including AI purpose-built for database development, makes the whole workflow faster and more reliable. Expect practical examples, real scenarios, and ideas you can take back to your team.
3 things you'll get out of this session
Identify the hidden workflow problems that slow database teams down: coordination gaps, visibility failures, and environment drift
See a connected database development workflow in action, from design through deployment, using purpose-built tooling
Walk away with a clear sense of which workflow problem to tackle first, and what solving it looks like in practice
See a connected database development workflow in action, from design through deployment, using purpose-built tooling
Walk away with a clear sense of which workflow problem to tackle first, and what solving it looks like in practice