Okay, so you deal with SQL code in SSMS every day? Then you most probably would not mind doubling your output without investing too much raw effort. Instead, you would like to work smart, work with convenience, and still not feel tired by the end of the day. If that’s correct, we’ve got a solution that will definitely help you get it right, and it’s called dbForge SQL Complete.
More than just an IntelliSense extension, it also works as a powerful sql beautifier, helping developers keep code readable, clean, and consistent across teams.
With all that in mind, we have singled out 11 rather compelling reasons why you wouldn’t want to miss SQL Complete in your daily work with SQL Server databases.
1. You get the best context-aware IntelliSense-like code completion that money can buy
The superior-to-IntelliSense code completion that you get with SQL Complete is a sure way to either double your produced output or get everything done twice as fast. There’s everything you might need for quick and effortless SQL coding—context-aware suggestions, instant expansion of statements, quick info on database objects, instant syntax check, and simplified code navigation.
2. Your code is kept as consistent as ever with a built-in sql beautifier and highly customizable formatting
The built-in SQL Formatter works as a professional sql beautifier, making it exceptionally fast and easy for you to read, understand, review, and share code with your teammates. Moreover, unified code formatting standards also help everyone stay on the same page and thus become more productive. Your tasks, be it code reviews or troubleshooting, get done much faster.
The features delivered by the Formatter include predefined and custom formatting profiles, wizard-aided bulk formatting, noformat tags, database identifier case synchronization, word recognition in CamelCase identifiers, and automated formatting.
3. It’s never been easier to reuse your SQL code with predefined and custom snippets
Who wouldn’t want to eliminate repetitive coding in daily work? You can do it using the rich collection of snippets that you get with SQL Complete. The built-in Snippets Manager will help you create and manage custom snippets, apply and modify the predefined ones, as well as group, sort, relocate, and share them via GitHub. Say no to wasted time.
4. You can level up code quality with the built-in intelligent refactoring tools
First off, you can safely rename database objects (including temporary ones) without affecting the existing dependencies. Instead, SQL Complete will automatically find and correct all references to the renamed objects.
Next, you can quickly rename aliases and variables in your queries. In both cases, SQL Complete finds, highlights, and renames all occurrences of any specified alias or variable automatically to make your code cleaner and more readable.
Finally, SQL Complete enables you to find invalid objects (like those that reference non-existing objects) across multiple databases.
5. You can effectively debug your T-SQL scripts directly from SSMS
As if all that wasn’t enough, SQL Complete further extends the capabilities of SSMS with a T-SQL Debugger that helps you easily troubleshoot complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions directly in the IDE.
6. Your output is always safe with document recovery
Never lose a line of your code with the session restoration features delivered by SQL Complete.
7. You can perform multiple operations with your data in the results grid
Yet another worthwhile feature that you get with SQL Complete is a set of flexible and versatile operations with data that can be easily performed right in the SSMS results grid.
8. Your work with multiple connections becomes easier with tab coloring
Tab coloring is a handy feature that allows color-coding your servers and databases.
9. You will definitely enjoy the benefits of simplified navigation across large SQL statements
The simplified navigation we’re talking about is provided by a feature called Document Outline.
10. You can empower yourself further with extra productivity features
These include SQL query history, transaction reminders, and execution warnings.
11. If basic formatting and sql beautifier features are all you need, you can opt for the free Express Edition
The basic features in question include completion for SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, EXEC, and DELETE statements, smart filtering in the suggestion list, parameter information for procedures and functions, as well as fundamental sql beautifier and formatting functionality.
All this makes SQL Complete Express a perfect solution for newcomers in SQL development and people working in non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or municipalities.
These are the 11 main reasons why we believe that SQL Complete can easily become your indispensable assistant—and you don’t have to take our word for it. Simply download SQL Complete for a FREE 2-week trial and give it a go!
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