JSON as a First-Class Citizen in Azure SQL Database

Explore new T-SQL features in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server in this 45-minute conference talk. Learn how Azure SQL DB treats JSON as a first-class data type, enabling seamless data exchange between applications and databases. Discover the benefits of using JSON in Azure SQL DB, including flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. See demonstrations on querying JSON data using SQL, providing powerful tools for data manipulation and retrieval. Get a sneak peek at upcoming key features and improvements for T-SQL string operations. Presented by Abhiman Tiwari, a speaker with a blog at https://abhimantiwari.github.io/, and Sanjay Mishra, Group PM Manager in the Azure Data product team at Microsoft, responsible for the Azure SQL Database product.