.NET SDK projects for SQL (Ryan Rowston), AND Fuzzy SQL Server 2025 (Rob Farley)

A double-header with two presentations focusing on data.

The .NET SDK – now with 100% more SQL, with Ryan Rowston

For years those who wished to define their database structure in a SQL project have suffered through arcane configurations and platform specific libraries. Many despaired of ever getting a modern alternative; some even turning to Entity Framework for their database deployments.
However, there were always those of us who held onto hope for a more modern answer. This year, that hope was finally realised as SDK-style SQL projects were released.
In this talk I’ll be demoing the new SDK-Style SQL project. This will showcase how to set up, build, and deploy the project. I’ll also show off a few extra tricks that you might find helpful.

Ryan's video intro for his talk coming soon

Long-awaited features in SQL Server 2025, including fuzzy string matching! with Rob Farley

There are some things in SQL Server 2025 that we have been asking for since about two decades ago. Like regex, and a developer edition in standard mode. One of them is fuzzy string matching, thanks to some new functions that have popped up. Join me as I show you through some of this functionality, and how I think the real opportunity for fuzzy is to leverage some other new features.

Rob's video intro for his talk - https://youtube.com/shorts/Mup8iNvKrNU?feature=share

Post-Meetup drinks
Join us at the West Oak Hotel afterwards to keep the conversations flowing.

Agenda
5:30pm - Arrival, Networking and Subway
6:00pm - Introductions + News
6:05pm - Presentation 1 - Ryan Rowston
6.40pm - Presentation 2 - Rob Farley
8.00pm - Post event catch up at West Oak Hotel (across the road)

Car Parking
The easiest car parking is only a 2 minute walk to the venue - Wilson car park on Clarendon Street. $8 drive-up after 4pm (prepaying is actually more expensive!). There are normally plenty of spaces available.

Note: Seats strictly limited for this in-person only event.