Devart, a leading developer of database management software, recently announced the release of dbForge 2025.3, the latest update to its unified ecosystem of professional database tools. The new version delivers expanded connectivity, full support for SSMS 22, Visual Studio 2026, MySQL 9.5, MariaDB 12.2, and Oracle Database 26i, along with UI/UX enhancements, broader SQL syntax coverage, and the introduction of dbForge AI Assistant within SQL Complete.
dbForge AI Assistant Now Available in SQL Complete for SSMS
dbForge AI Assistant is now integrated into dbForge SQL Complete, an SSMS add-in widely used for SQL Server development. By bringing intelligent assistance directly into SSMS, dbForge 2025.3 accelerates query development and helps teams minimize errors without relying on any external tools.
Key features include:
Instant conversion of natural language input to valid SQL code
Generation of queries that are relevant to the context of your databases
Optimization and troubleshooting of pre-written queries
Detailed explanations of SQL query syntax
Analysis and clarifications of query execution errors
AI chat on any issue related to databases and SQL
Built-in web search for the most up-to-date information
Integration with multiple dbForge solutions, including SQL Complete
Expanded Support for the Latest Databases and IDEs
dbForge 2025.3 ensures seamless workflows when upgrading database platforms and development environments. It provides the following updates:
Full compatibility with SSMS 22 across dbForge add-ins
SQL Complete integration with Visual Studio 2026, enabling smart code completion and AI features
Support for MySQL 9.5 and MariaDB 12.2
Support for Oracle Database 26i
Support for AWS RDS Proxy with caching_sha2_password authentication
These updates allow teams to adopt the latest updates without sacrificing tool compatibility or productivity.
Improved Performance Analysis and Database Design
The release introduces enhancements that simplify navigation and performance analysis, especially in complex environments:
Object Search in Database Diagrams, enabling instant location of tables, relationships, notes, stamps, and containers in large ER diagrams
Visual execution plan diagrams for MySQL queries, transforming EXPLAIN output into intuitive visuals that make performance bottlenecks easier to identify and optimize
Expanded SQL Syntax Support Across Platforms
dbForge 2025.3 significantly improves SQL parsing, validation, formatting, and code completion across supported databases, including:
Extended PostgreSQL and Redshift support: WITH clauses, MERGE, and advanced SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements
Full support for RETURNING expressions, cursors, and advanced conflict-handling logic
Improved MySQL syntax validation, including support for SHOW BINARY LOG STATUS
Oracle syntax check support for SQL_MACRO functions (SCALAR and TABLE) and pipelined table functions
UI and UX Enhancements for Everyday Productivity
To streamline daily development tasks, dbForge 2025.3 introduces several usability improvements, including:
Scrollbar annotations for faster navigation in large scripts
Automatic wrapping of selected text with quotes, brackets, or parentheses
Updated identifier formatting options, including camelCase, Capitalized, and PascalCase, with full backward compatibility with the existing formatting profiles
Unified Multi-Database Workflows with dbForge Edge
While dbForge 2025.3 focuses on SSMS and SQL Server enhancements, teams working across multiple database systems can explore dbForge Edge. This all-in-one multidatabase solution combines dbForge Studios for SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle, and PostgreSQL, helping organizations streamline database design, development, and management across projects and platforms.
Availability
dbForge 2025.3 is available today.
Users with active subscriptions can upgrade immediately, and new users can explore the release with a free trial.
For more information, visit: https://www.devart.com/dbforge/
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