SQL performance tuning is a difficult task, especially when working with large amounts of data, where even slight changes can have a significant (positive or negative) influence on performance. A Database Administrator (DBA) will be in charge of most SQL performance adjustments in mid-sized and large businesses. However, believe me when we say that there are plenty of developers that have to perform DBA-like jobs.

The MySQL database is a popular option for storing data. It's powerful, reliable, and easy to use. However, it can be challenging to work with if you don't have the right tools. Luckily, Python has an API for MySQL that makes working with this database simple. Connecting to MySQL with Python code is a great way to build a rich set of data through programming and to create database content quickly.

Stitch is pleased to announce the availability of Microsoft SQL Server as a destination. MS SQL Server joins nine other data destinations (including Microsoft Azure Synapse) that Stitch supports to help execute all your data modeling and analysis projects. Stitch customers can immediately benefit from the new destination, which supports both Azure SQL Server and standard SQL Server editions reaching as far back as SQL Server 2012.

As a company’s data assets grow, the need for cloud computing increases in tandem. For keeping pace with this growth, Snowflake stands above the rest. What makes Snowflake so special? This cloud-agnostic platform takes the best of traditional database technology and combines it with modern cloud computing to drive the agility and innovation companies need to remain competitive. It features on-the-fly scaling, flexible clustering options, and the capability to hold several petabytes of information.