Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works.

Return the SQL only, do not include explanations.” The following function creates a query in that type of format, taking arguments for the data schema, sample rows, user query, and table name.

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