dbForge SQL Complete is, without a doubt, one of our key add-ins for SSMS, designed to level up the speed and precision of your routine SQL coding, formatting, and debugging. And today, we’re happy to herald the release of its latest incarnation—version 7.0. Traditionally, here’s a detailed overview of all the new goodies awaiting you in it; so buckle up, since it’s going to be a long ride—but by no means boring.

Are you a user of dbForge tools for SQL Server? If you are, then we’ve got a great slice of news for you—our entire product line for SQL Server has just been updated, and you’re welcome to get your update right now. If you are not, you may still want to take a look at all the goodies that come with this release. Our tools come with a hefty free trial, and we gladly invite you to give them a go. Down with the intros, let’s get started!

Oracle is one of the most widely used database management systems for a reason. It provides an extensive set of tools that allow you to accomplish even the most intricate tasks. Today, we will focus on the Oracle COUNT function, exploring what it is, how it works, its structure, and addressing common misconceptions and best practices. dbForge Studio for Oracle will serve as our trusted wingman, supporting us throughout this process.

Manual updating of Salesforce records is far from optimal. If you have ever worked with this CRM, you should know it requires you to find the exact record you want to edit, and only then you’ll be able to change data in its fields. This is fine when you work with separate records, but what if you need to mass update records in Salesforce? If done manually, such an update might eventually lead to errors and consume time.

Users should maintain data consistency to ensure accurate database testing and analysis, especially when generating data in dependent columns. For example, they can use formulas, data generators, or post-scripts to fill in columns based on other columns in the table. However, post-scripts may be complicated and affect database performance. In the article, we’ll explore how to generate values for the referenced columns using dbForge Data Generator for SQL Server.

With an expanding community of users and an array of data management features under the hood, PostgreSQL has outperformed less popular databases in 2024 and is expected to become a huge trend in the upcoming year. For those who know their way around other RDBMSs, this database management system is quite easy to master, even though it has a more complex architecture.

.NET 9 will be released this November, featuring versatile performance and security upgrades, C# syntax enhancements, and new LINQ methods along with the.NET Aspite stack for cloud-native development, ML.NET for extended AI capabilities, and an array of other handy updates. However, while we are still one month away from the official.NET 9 launch, its Preview version is already here, giving developers an early look at the latest advancements. Keep reading to explore the upcoming improvements in detail.