Then three months ago, my team lead said: “We’re buying a few Red‑Gate SQL Prompt licenses. Try it for two weeks. If you don’t like it, uninstall it.”
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Includes a vast library of customizable code snippets for common tasks like creating tables or stored procedures. Advanced Code Formatting Then three months ago, my team lead said:
Redgate is an advanced productivity tool that integrates directly into SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Visual Studio to streamline database development and management. It is widely considered an essential "IntelliSense on steroids" for SQL Developers and DBAs, potentially increasing coding speed by up to 52% . Core Capabilities Includes a vast library of customizable code snippets
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"It slows down SSMS startup." Solution: Disable "Connect on startup" for database discovery. Go to SQL Prompt > Options > Advanced and turn off "Check for updated databases on connect."