Code analysis rules

Last modified: May 28, 2025

This section outlines a categorized set of T-SQL code analysis rules designed to improve code quality, maintainability, and performance. Each rule category targets a specific aspect of SQL development, from naming conventions to execution patterns. Following these rules helps enforce coding standards, avoid common mistakes, and optimize SQL Server workloads.

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Best practice rules

Performance rules

Deprecated rules

Execution rules

Naming rules