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New Tricks I Learned from the Azure Data Studio Code Editor Tutorial

New Tricks I Learned from the Azure Data Studio Code Editor Tutorial

By Kendra Little on October 7, 2021

Category: database-administration
Tags: azure-data-studio , code-editor , snippets , tips , productivity

Today I walked through the Use Azure Data Studio to connect and query Azure SQL database Quickstart. This Quickstart is solid and is great for someone new to Azure Data Studio.

At the end of the Quickstart it suggested I try the Tutorial: Use the Transact-SQL editor to create database objects - Azure Data Studio. The tutorial taught me a couple of things that I’ve not noticed about Azure Data Studio, even though I’ve used it for a couple of years.

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Maintaining Balance While Retraining in a New Professional Area

Maintaining Balance While Retraining in a New Professional Area

By Kendra Little on May 10, 2021

Category: career
Tags: mental-health , work-life-balance , productivity , professional-development

It’s common to shift your professional focus multiple times over your career while working in tech. But moving into a new role often causes a lot of stress.

In my recent lightning talk for Mental Health and Awareness Day, I reflected on the lessons I’ve learned to set myself up for success and protect my health when taking on a new professional challenge.

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