Database Development - What is it to you?

Published 05 February 08 10:21 AM

As I mentioned in a recent editor's note, one topic that you said you would like to see more of is database development.  While this request was not entirely unexpected, it's not all that clearly defined in my mind either.  I think that the reason has more to do with the length of time that I've been at Microsoft than it does how clear the topic is defined.  To elaborate, internally we tend to look at database development as more the function of somebody in the "IT Professional" classification.  Practically (and historically), that means that articles fitting into this genre are better suited for TechNet Magazine than they are for MSDN Magazine.  We currently run the "Data Points" column which focuses on data access - but from our recent reader survey results, it seems like that's not covering all of what's needed.

That said, I understand that the reality is that you as developers wear many hats - and designing and implementing databases is one of them.

So, the bottom line is that I could use your help in scoping this a little better.  What specific kinds of topics related to database development are you looking for in MSDN Magazine?

by hdierking
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# MSDN Blog Postings » Database Development - What is it to you? said on February 5, 2008 2:36 PM:

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# BenScheirman said on February 7, 2008 9:56 AM:

I would really like to see some information on how to utilize DB Pro for long-term, large scale development and migration.  There seems to be a lack of good info on DB Pro currently.

I'd also like to see an evolutionary approach like Ruby Migrations.  K. Scott Allen is probably the perfect person to write this for you -- he just did something similar on his blog (http://www.odetocode.com).

# todd brooks said on February 14, 2008 10:47 PM:

I would like to see more long-term development and maintenance.  Things like how to keep your databases versioned, in source control, branching and merging changes.

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About hdierking

I am currently the Editor-in-Chief for MSDN Magazine. I joined Microsoft in 2006 as a product planner with the certification team at Microsoft Learning. Prior to that, I spent my career as a developer and later as an architect. My main technology passions include pretty much anything on language theory, agile development, and service-oriented architecture.
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