Recursive CTEs in SQL Server: How the Parts Actually Work Together
A plain-language walkthrough of recursive CTEs in SQL Server, breaking down the anchor, the recursive member, and the iteration cycle so the syntax finally makes sense.
A Better Cursor Pattern for SQL Server: Cursor Variables and @@CURSOR_ROWS
Replace the traditional WHILE @@FETCH_STATUS cursor loop with a cleaner pattern using cursor variables, STATIC cursors, and @@CURSOR_ROWS for more readable, less error-prone T-SQL.