Inline Comments in complex SQL statements

Overview Documentation should be an inherent part of any database development project. Virtually everybody would agree with this. However, documentation is usually the first goal to be a victim of project pressure. “If you want to know what the code does, have a look at the code.” This is a very common view on missing … Read more

Formatting SQL Statements (Part 1)

Dieser Artikel in Deutsch… Overview Capital letters are often used to emphasize single words. This applies, for example, to German as a language. Latin, Greek, … Although there are languages that do distinct between upper and lower case (with respect to nouns), it has nevertheless prevailed in most languages. Even in English you can sometimes … Read more

Functional Design (Aesthetics) of SQL

Dieser Artikel in Deutsch… Overview A good programming style is the basis for readable and comprehensive source code and thus contributes substantially to the maintainability of software in the broadest sense. Well formatted code, definition and adherence to naming conventions are just a few criteria. The design (aesthetics) is subject to personal preferences of developers … Read more