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I get a "An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format" error on a SQL Server replication project
# Fixing the "An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format" Error in SQL Server Replication Project So, you dive back into your SQL Server replication project after a two-month hiatus and bam! You're hit with the dreaded "An attempt was
How to check if a database exists in SQL Server?
# How to Check if a Database Exists in SQL Server? So, you want to know if a database exists on a SQL Server using T-SQL? 🤔 No worries, I got you covered! There are indeed multiple approaches to tackle this problem, but I'll show you the ideal way. 😎 #
SQL Server add auto increment primary key to existing table
# 🏗️ How to Add an Auto-Increment Primary Key to an Existing SQL Server Table So, you have an existing SQL Server table with 150,000 records, and you want to add an auto-increment primary key to it. Excellent! 👍 ## 🧠 Understanding the Problem The cha
SET versus SELECT when assigning variables?
💡 SET versus SELECT when assigning variables: Explained and Demystified 💡 👋 Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Welcome back to our tech blog, where we decode complex programming concepts and present them in a super fun and easy-to-grasp manner 🎉 Today, we'
How can I select from list of values in SQL Server
📝 Blog Post: How to Select from a List of Values in SQL Server like a Pro! 👋 Hey there SQL enthusiasts! 👩💻 We've all been there. Staring at the screen, scratching our heads, trying to figure out how to select from a list of values in SQL Server. But
SQL Server SELECT INTO @variable?
# SQL Server SELECT INTO @variable⁉️ If you're familiar with SQL Server, you might have come across the `SELECT INTO @variable` statement. This statement allows you to populate a table variable with data from a query, making it convenient for reusing the
Convert Rows to columns using "Pivot" in SQL Server
# Converting Rows to Columns using 'Pivot' in SQL Server 🔄 Have you ever found yourself struggling to convert rows to columns in SQL Server? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many developers face this challenge when trying to transform data in their queries
What is a stored procedure?
# What is a Stored Procedure and How Does It Work? 📦 Have you ever found yourself wondering what a "stored procedure" is and how it actually works? 🤔 Well, you're in luck! In this blog post, we'll demystify the concept of stored procedures and break it
When should I use a table variable vs temporary table in sql server?
# When to Use a Table Variable vs Temporary Table in SQL Server 🗄️💾 Are you faced with the perplexing decision of when to use a table variable or a temporary table in SQL Server? 🤔😓 It can be quite a conundrum, but fear not, as we're here to help you
How to convert DateTime to VarChar
## How to Convert DateTime to VarChar: A Simple Guide So, you have a DateTime variable and you need to convert it into a varchar variable formatted as yyyy-mm-dd, without the time part. No worries! We've got you covered. In this blog post, we'll walk you