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RegEx Arrives in SQL Server 2025
It’s been far too long since I did a blog post with some code examples, so let’s break that cold streak. Let’s talk about RegEx finally making its way to SQL Server 2025. RegEx provides a way to perform more advanced pattern matching with queries, and most would argue it was an overdue feature in…
Keeping AI Queries Under Control
Note: This post was an April Fool’s Day joke and is not to be taken seriously! AI usage isn’t slowing down, and it continues to consume more and more electricity. Microsoft has recognized this and is acknowledging its own contributions thanks to the increased usage of GitHub Copilot chat in SSMS. Thankfully, they are already…
Only Focus on A, B, and Z
I was listening to the “excellence, actually” podcast recently, and one of the co-hosts mentioned an idea that I recognized but had not heard termed in such a way before. The idea was from author James Clear and suggested that to prevent yourself from becoming overwhelmed, only worry about A, B, and Z. What Does…
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Chad Callihan 