Comparing Enterprise Development Productivity: SQL Server 2005 versus SQL Server 2000

Published: February 15, 2006
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This independent productivity study, conducted by 3 Leaf, compares two developers working independently to provide the same added features and functionality to a baseline application. One developer worked with SQL Server 2005, and the other used SQL Server 2000. By comparing the time required by each developer to perform equivalent development tasks, this study quantifies one instance of improved development efficiency in SQL Server 2005, relative to SQL Server 2000.

Included in this document:

Study Goals and Methodology

Development Phases

Overall Outcome

Key SQL Server 2005 Usability Benefits Reported by Developers

Development Environments


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