Hi All,
I’m looking for developer feedback on a new Windows desktop tool I’ve been
building called bsQuery: www.datafortress.app/bsquery
bsQuery is a focused SQL query, data inspection, reporting, and
troubleshooting utility currently aimed at Microsoft SQL Server. It is
designed for developers, support teams, consultants, software vendors, and
trusted power users who want a faster, cleaner workspace for day-to-day
database work without the overhead of launching a full IDE every time.
I personally use bsQuery every day in my own software development projects
and for end-user support, so this is a tool being shaped by real-world daily
use rather than just theory. I simply got tired of waiting for SSMS to load
and wanted something that works the way I want it to work after 26 years of
SQL Server development.
A few of the things it includes:
- multi-tab SQL editor
- schema browser w/fast double-click multi field SELECT build
- results grid
- exports (json, xml, excel, csv, pdf, html w/formatting options)
- report generator (report query results w/chart embedding, lots of
configuration parameters) - charting
- Ask A.I. assistance (have it write the script)
- script/snippet support (pinned queries option)
- comparison/helper tools
- safer SELECT-first workflow options
- much more!
I’m also exploring OEM / embedded use for software vendors that want to
include it with their vertical applications.
For more details, screenshots, and a printable one-page overview, please
take a look here:
www.datafortress.app/bsquery
The page is easy to share internally with a manager, product owner, business
owner, or anyone involved in purchase approval. They can also print it or
forward the link to others who need to review the product.
At this stage, I’m mainly trying to gauge interest and hear what other
developers think:
- Would a tool like this be useful in your environment?
- What features would you want added?
- What would make it more valuable than the tools you already use?
I’m also considering two possible editions:
bsQuery Standard - SQL Server only
bsQuery Pro - All engines (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle added)
I’d genuinely appreciate any feedback, criticism, feature requests, or
thoughts on positioning.
Thanks for your interest!
Greg Berthume
www.datafortress.app