"Schema Compare allows developers to compare database schemas or projects and apply changes with a single click. The GA version offers bug fixes and refinements such as better file save options, the ability to switch comparison direction without repopulating, and remembering previous settings. A new include/exclude mechanism lets developers decide which differences to propagate, while UI changes improve the readability of object lists and have a theme‑aware dropdown styling."
"The visual Schema Designer, introduced in preview in June 2025, now loads faster and provides a more polished diagramming experience. Developers can design and modify tables, relationships and constraints through an interactive diagram, supporting both code‑first and hybrid workflows. In GA, the designer adds collapse/expand buttons for tables with many columns and icons for foreign keys, improving readability. Relationships remain visible even when filtering to a subset of tables, and tooltips reveal full names when labels are truncated."
MSSQL extension 1.35 for VS Code promotes Schema Compare, Schema Designer, and Local SQL Server Container to general availability with usability and performance improvements. The extension adds database management tools so developers can work with SQL Server instances alongside application code for daily development. Schema Compare enables comparing schemas or projects and applying changes with a single click, and adds bug fixes, better save options, direction switching, remembered settings, include/exclude propagation, and improved UI readability. The visual Schema Designer loads faster, improves diagramming, supports code-first and hybrid workflows, adds collapse/expand for large tables, foreign-key icons, visible relationships when filtering, and tooltips for truncated names. Connection dialogues, query result grids, localisation, and accessibility also receive refinements.
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