Queries work - An SQL statement tells you in almost-English exactly what to expect The SQL standard allows me to understand what's going on in an MSSQL query

Queries work - An SQL statement tells you in almost-English exactly what to expect The SQL standard allows me to understand what's going on in an MSSQL query when I've never used MSSQL before. Conclusion: even though you say writing queries is easy for you, it probably isn't. Once you familiarize yourself better with SQL, you will appreciate it.