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What is the difference between char, nchar, varchar, and nvarchar in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

## 💡 Understanding the Difference Between char, nchar, varchar, and nvarchar in SQL Server 💻 Do you often find yourself confused when it comes to handling string data types in SQL Server? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many developers struggle to unders

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What is the best way to auto-generate INSERT statements for a SQL Server table?

Published on September 2, 2023

## The Ultimate Guide to Auto-Generating INSERT Statements for a SQL Server Table 👨‍💻🔥 So, you've found yourself in a situation where you need to quickly and easily generate a bunch of INSERT statements for a SQL Server table. Whether you're looking to

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How can foreign key constraints be temporarily disabled using T-SQL?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to 🚫 Temporarily Disable Foreign Key Constraints in SQL Server 🤔🔀 So, you've stumbled upon a situation where you need to temporarily disable foreign key constraints in SQL Server. 💭🔀 You're not alone! Many developers have faced this dilemma whi

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Update a table using JOIN in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Updating a Table Using JOIN in SQL Server: Simple Solutions 🚀 So, you want to update a table using a JOIN in SQL Server? That's a great question! Joining tables is a powerful feature in SQL that allows you to combine data from multiple tables. However,

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Check if table exists in SQL Server

Published on September 2, 2023

# **How to Check if a Table Exists in SQL Server 🚀** Are you struggling to find the best way to check if a table exists in SQL Server? Look no further! In this ultimate guide, we will discuss common issues and provide easy solutions, so you can determine

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LEFT JOIN vs. LEFT OUTER JOIN in SQL Server

Published on September 2, 2023

### 🚀 Understanding the Difference between LEFT JOIN and LEFT OUTER JOIN in SQL Server 🚀 So, you're diving into the world of SQL Server and you've come across the terms "LEFT JOIN" and "LEFT OUTER JOIN." Don't worry, these concepts might seem confusing

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How to check if a column exists in a SQL Server table

Published on September 2, 2023

# 🕵️ How to Check if a Column Exists in a SQL Server Table So you're trying to check if a specific column exists in a SQL Server table, huh? It seems like you have already tried using the `IF EXISTS` statement with the `INFORMATION_SCHEMA.COLUMNS`, but i

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Entity Framework vs LINQ to SQL

Published on September 2, 2023

# Entity Framework vs LINQ to SQL: Which ORM is Right for You? So, you're faced with the dilemma of choosing between Entity Framework and LINQ to SQL for your Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) needs. Fear not, fellow developer! In this blog post, we'll dive

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List all sequences in a Postgres db 8.1 with SQL

Published on September 2, 2023

# ⚡️ How to List Sequences in Postgres DB 8.1 with SQL ⚡️ Are you facing the challenge of converting a Postgres database to MySQL? You're not alone! Many developers find themselves in this situation, and one critical element of the conversion process is h

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What does inverse_of do? What SQL does it generate?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Understanding `inverse_of` and the SQL it Generates 😎🔎💻 So, you've stumbled upon the mysterious concept of `inverse_of` in ActiveRecord, and you're wondering: what does it actually do? 🤔 And more importantly, what SQL does it generate? 📥🔍 First o