Published my recap from @SQLBits 2025. One free Saturday, seven sessions, and more insight than I was honestly expecting.

If you missed @SQLBits, or just want a second opinion on what @Microsoft has been doing, give it a read:
www.cadavre.co.uk/posts/2025-0...

We ran into deadlocks during load testing, thanks to some old SQL that disables triggers on the fly.

Rewriting it properly? That’s the dream.

But for now, a quick SESSION_CONTEXT hack got us through.

Here’s what happened:
www.craigwilkinson.dev/posts/2025-0...

I’ve just rewritten my Strava Data Analysis project - same idea, cleaner code & smarter charts.

Still powered by Python, but way less embarrassing now 😅
www.craigwilkinson.dev/posts/rewrit...

Please don't be true, not sure my faith in humanity can afford to take another hit

Assumed that I'd have moved to California by the start of SQLBits. That's looking less likely now, so do I risk getting tickets with the possibility I won't be around for it?

Today marks 7 years of marriage and 18 years together with my incredible wife. Still wondering how she's managed to put up with my antics all these years

Wildcard draft for GW10 #FPL #FPLCommunity

Why have Spotify added Audiobooks to only the plan manager for the premium family plan? Why can't we share the hours between each account?