SQL Metadata Exchange

VS Code


All of the demos and working examples are done with VS Code. If you choose a different development environment that is perfectly ok. I am including it here just in case a new developer is coming to this as one of their first projects.


VS Code Download Link

https://code.visualstudio.com

Install VS Code

Start VS Code

VS Code View Terminal



The terminal in the lower right allows you to enter commands and view output of previously enter commands.

Top Menu / View / Terminal

Make Work Directory



Feel free to make this directory anywhere local. This is just guidance. Commands can be entered directly into the Terminal Window.

CD\
MD SQLMDX
CD SQLMDX

Select VS Code Extensions

Extensions allow you to add code libraries to VS Code.

Install Snowflake Extension



Enter Snowflake into the Extensions Marketplace in the Top Left

Install SQL Server Extension



Enter SQL Server into the Extensions Marketplace in the Top Left