From the browser to the back end, the ‘boring’ choice is exciting again. We look at three trends converging to bring SQL back ...

Abstract: Research on learned cardinality estimation has made significant progress in recent years. However, existing methods still face distinct challenges that hinder their practical deployment in ...

Query engines are really good at choosing an efficient query plan. Users do not need to worry about how they write their query, since the optimizer makes all the right choices for executing the query ...

Abstract: Non-uniform sampling selects samples at irregular intervals for concise signal representation. Prior works on non-uniform sampling predominantly focused on maximizing reconstruction accuracy ...

It’s rare for a dictionary to claim that a word has no definition. But that’s what Dictionary.com said about its recently announced word of the year: “67,” pronounced “six-seven,” the slang term that ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Katie Miller is a consumer financial services expert. She worked ...

The first release candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 is now available. As we move toward general availability, our focus shifts to delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements ...

Price: How much does it cost? Are there payment plans available? Including customizations, taxes, and a $279 flat-rate fee for in-home delivery and assembly, the total price came to $3,576. The base ...

In social settings, it’s common to ask, “What do you do?”—a question that often serves as a proxy for understanding someone’s identity. However, equating our professions with our sense of self can be ...