ApexSQL Plan vs Notepad++
A side-by-side look at ApexSQL Plan and Notepad++. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
ApexSQL Plan
Development
ApexSQL Plan is a SQL Server query plan visualization tool that helps DBAs analyze and troubleshoot query performance issues. It features an intuitive GUI for visualizing, comparing, analyzing, and reporting on execution plans.
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Notepad++
Development
Notepad++ is a free and open-source text editor for Windows. It supports syntax highlighting for over 100 programming languages and markup languages. Notepad++ is highly customizable with plugins and themes and includes features like multi-view editing, macro recording and code folding.
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