In many development environments like Visual Studio, you can quickly tidy up your code using built-in shortcuts or menu options.
I’m curious if SQL Server Management Studio offers a similar auto-format feature. I’m currently handling some unwieldy stored procedures that have become quite disorganized, and it would be extremely convenient to have a function similar to a ‘Select All and Format SQL’ command that cleans up the code neatly.
hey, i usually resort to exteranal tools since ssm device formatting isnt optimal right now. have any1 explored plugins or other workarounds to clean up sql code? curious what tinkering others have tried
hey, i tried some community snips for ssm to auto indent and it sorta helped. not perfect formatting but much better than manual cleanup. might be tryin if you’re fed up with messy code
I have found that while SQL Server Management Studio does not incorporate a comprehensive built-in auto-formatting function, third-party utilities can effectively fill the gap. In my experience, investing in a tool like Redgate SQL Prompt has provided significant improvements in code readability and efficiency. The integration process is straightforward, and it allows for customization to adhere to team standards. Such a plugin can quickly reformat complex stored procedures and scripts, making development work considerably more manageable.
hey, i’ve been playin with the poor mans tsql formatter and its results were kinda mixed. it cleaned up some stuff though. has anyone tried a tool that more seamlessly integrates with ssm? any suggestions or experiences?
hey, have u looked into ssmsboost? its autoformat feature helped me clean up nested queries lots more easily than hand editing. might not be magic but works enough for a lot of cases