Should I get SQL developer or express?

What is the difference between SQL and SQL Express?

The most well known differences between SQL Express and other editions are the caps on database size (10GB) and lack of a SQL Agent feature. There are many other differences though, some of which can be extremely important for some application and architecture requirements.

When should I use SQL Express?

SQL Server Express, Microsoft's free database edition, can be utilized in the Azure Cloud by installing on an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) – for developing small server-driven applications. It can also be utilized for any production database that is sized at or below the current SQL.

Is it good to be a SQL Developer?

If you're thinking of becoming a Structured Query Language developer (SQL — sometimes pronounced “sequel”), now is a great time to make the move. These professionals are in high demand as companies push to implement their digital transformation strategies and become data-driven organizations.

Which edition of SQL Server should I use?

You should consider SQL Server 2016 if… You're an independent software vendor (ISV) – because 2016 Service Pack 1 gave you a lot of Enterprise features in Standard Edition. This meant you could write one version of your application that worked at both your small clients on Standard, and your big clients on Enterprise.