Developers have an incredible amount of impact on database application functionality and performance, and Data Platform Live! shines a spotlight to help developers deliver more. From topics like JSON in SQL Server, Data API Builder, vector search, vector databases, indexing internals for developers & DBAs, and becoming a data architect, as well as a full-day hands-on-lab on AI and new developer features in SQL Server 2025, there's plenty of content to keep you busy—or to supplement your Visual Studio Live! agenda.
Working with data is critical to most applications and services. This track covers some essentials around Entity Framework and SQL Server, with the option to get hands-on working with the latest SQL Projects from Microsoft.