Congratulations on your recent move into the world of SQL Server development!

You've got a handle on the basics -- SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE -- but now what? How do you know what's important to learn next, and what's most likely a waste of time?

In this session, we're going to answer these questions and more. You'll discover why set-based thinking is the foundation of SQL Server. You'll learn to use valuable T-SQL building blocks like window functions. I'll also share a handful of time-saving shortcuts that could save you an insane amount of typing, meaning you don't have to take another working lunch to clean up a poorly-formatted script.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

In addition to learning new skills for today, you need to set yourself up for success next week, next month, and next year. That's why we'll also cover two things you can start doing right now to raise the incline of your career, and get you the recognition you'll deserve.

Journey with me through stories, concepts, and live demos, and you will emerge ready to kick-start your young SQL Server career.