During my recent trip to TechEd India, I had the opportunity to engage with the SQL Server community and discuss various topics related to SQL Server development. One question that came up frequently was about the efficiency tools I use while working with SQL Server. In this blog post, I would like to share my favorite tools from Devart that have greatly enhanced my productivity.

SQL Complete: Auto Complete and Format T-SQL Code

One of the tools that I find extremely useful is Devart SQL Complete. This tool provides auto completion and formatting features for T-SQL code. Some may consider it laziness, but I see it as a way to improve efficiency. With SQL Complete, I can write code faster and ensure that it is properly formatted.

One of the most frustrating things for developers is dealing with poorly formatted code that spans across the entire screen. With SQL Complete, this issue is resolved as it automatically formats the code, adding breaks and indents for better readability. Whether you are typing the code or copying and pasting it, SQL Complete will take care of the formatting for you.

dbForge Studio for SQL Server: A Comprehensive SQL Server Development Tool

Another tool that I highly recommend is Devart’s dbForge Studio for SQL Server. This tool is a comprehensive solution for SQL Server development and offers a wide range of features that greatly enhance productivity.

One of the standout features of dbForge Studio is its code completion options. As you type, the tool suggests possible code completions, saving you time and reducing the chances of making syntax errors. Additionally, dbForge Studio provides automatic SQL formatting, ensuring that your code is properly structured and easy to read.

One of my favorite features of dbForge Studio is the “snippets” functionality. This feature allows you to store commonly used code snippets, which can be easily inserted into your scripts. This saves you from having to type repetitive code and improves overall coding speed.

Conclusion

Efficiency tools play a crucial role in SQL Server development, helping developers write code faster and ensuring that it is properly formatted. Devart’s SQL Complete and dbForge Studio for SQL Server are two tools that I highly recommend. They have greatly improved my productivity and I believe they can do the same for you.

If you have used these tools or have any other recommendations, I would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.