When you need quick answers for working with SQL, why rummage around the Web when you can get advice from two- dozen experts in one concise reference? "97 Things Every SQL Developer Should Know" provides short and extremely practical tips from some of the world's most experienced SQL developers. You'll learn how these pros deal with everything from architecture and database design to programming strategies and performance issues. Exploit strengths and work around weaknesses in the operating system and database server. Learn how to efficiently design and code multi-user, high-throughput systems. Understand how to improve performance and maintainability, and more. This book is perfect for browsing, with its 97 tips grouped into sections that include: the basics, including what you need to know about locking and concurrency.