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Build EF Core Models Visually with Entity Developer - No More Manual Mapping!

Jul 24, 2025 By Devart In Devart

Want to simplify your EF Core development? Discover how Entity Developer — a powerful visual ORM tool from Devart — helps.NET developers design, generate, and maintain EF Core models faster and with fewer errors. In this video, you’ll learn how to: Entity Developer works as both a standalone app and a Visual Studio plugin, giving you flexibility across any development environment. With support for EF Core, NHibernate, and LinqConnect, it's your all-in-one solution for ORM design in.NET.

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Database Naming Standards: SQL Conventions for Tables, Columns, and Keys

Jul 22, 2025 By Rosemary Asufi In Devart

SQL naming conventions are often at the root of database headaches. One careless name like temp1 or new_table can lead to broken queries, failed deployments, and hours of avoidable debugging. To prevent this, teams need clear, enforceable naming standards: rules they can rely on as databases evolve. Many organizations also turn to purpose-built SQL Server IDEs to apply the standards programmatically, visualize relationships, and manage schema changes across environments.

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Credentials and Flyway: Keep Secrets Safe with Resolvers

Jul 20, 2025 By Redgate Software In Redgate

Managing credentials gets trickier as your Flyway project grows, especially when databases contain sensitive data. In this episode, Tony and Tonie break down how Flyway’s Property Resolvers help you keep secrets safe by pulling them securely from local or cloud-based stores, avoiding hardcoding them into config files.

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Flyway code analysis - These are a few of my favorite rules

Jul 18, 2025 By Stephanie Herr In Redgate

Clean, consistent SQL code isn’t just a preference. It’s a pathway to healthier applications, faster debugging, and happier teams. Whether you’re onboarding new developers or optimizing legacy systems, having a clear set of standards can make all the difference. Flyway’s code analysis is a powerful ally in keeping your database code tidy and secure, and making sure best practices are being followed.

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Flyway Autopilot: Ingeniously Simple Database DevOps

Jul 15, 2025 By Redgate Software In Redgate

Can Flyway Autopilot really help you get up and running with database migrations, CI/CD, and deployment best practices in under 20 minutes? In this special episode, Tonie and Tony sit down with Huxley Kendell, the co-creator of Flyway Autopilot, to find out what it does, how it works, and what inspired him to build it. Whether you're new to Flyway or looking to improve how your team handles database changes, this is your shortcut to getting started.

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Flyway Autopilot - Let us be your guide

Jul 11, 2025 By Stephanie Herr In Redgate

Have you heard of Flyway Autopilot? It’s a collection of pre-configured sample projects developed by our Solution Engineers to help you get started with Flyway. These projects allow you to quickly experience capturing database changes in version control and deploying those changes in a repeatable, reliable way.

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The Flyway Add Command Explained Simply

Jul 10, 2025 By Redgate Software In Redgate

Flyway’s add command creates an empty migration file of the required type, with the correct name and version number, and saves it in the right folder—ready for use. Why is this so useful? Automation! Tonie and Tony investigate.

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dotConnect for Oracle: Powerful .NET data access with full ORM support

Jul 9, 2025 By Devart In Devart

Elevate your.NET development with dotConnect for Oracle — a high-performance ADO.NET data provider built for enterprise-grade Oracle data access. In this video, discover how dotConnect for Oracle streamlines database connectivity, boosts developer productivity, and enables robust, scalable applications across the.NET ecosystem. What you’ll see: Whether you're building enterprise applications or high-throughput data services, dotConnect for Oracle delivers the performance, flexibility, and reliability your projects demand.

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How Attending Conferences Can Boost Your Skills and Career

Jul 7, 2025 By Laura Ray In Redgate

If you’ve ever wondered whether attending a conference is worth the time and budget, you’re not alone. But for data professionals, the right event can be a game-changer, not just for your technical skills, but for your career trajectory. At Redgate, we’ve seen firsthand how events like PASS Data Community Summit help attendees grow, connect, and return to work with fresh ideas and renewed energy.

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SQL Prompt and other Tools now use a Dedicated Entra ID Application for Azure SQL Databases - Update Required

Jul 7, 2025 By Roseanna Mumby In Redgate

If you use Microsoft Entra ID to connect Redgate tools, such as SQL Prompt, to Azure SQL Databases, please update to the versions listed below before July 31, 2025. These versions use a new, dedicated Entra ID app to authenticate. Earlier versions use an authentication method that will no longer work after July 31st. This change only affects connections to Azure SQL Databases.

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