Session Abstract

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a language-independent, widely adopted, open standard format used for data exchange between applications and services. Microsoft SQL Server introduced JSON support in SQL Server 2016, with further enhancements added in SQL Server 2022. Now, with the release of SQL Server 2025, are we finally at the point where JSON receives the full support it deserves? SQL 2025 brings long-awaited features such as a native JSON data type, JSON indexing, and other critical improvements that fill the gaps and help complete the story. In this session, we'll explore the evolution and current state of JSON support in MS SQL Server—accompanied by numerous practical examples demonstrating its usage and capabilities.

Damir Matešić

For many years Damir is a passionate programmer and a Microsoft SQL Server developer (ver. 2000+). He is a certificated Microsoft professional on various technologies. He leads the Croatian SQL Server User Group and he introduced SQL Saturday Event in Croatia. He organizes various Data Platform events in Croatia. Founder and organizer of #DataWeekender. #DataWeekender is a popup online conference, organized by a group of European based Microsoft data platform professionals. Originally created as a response to Covid-19, this is now a regular online event. He is currently working as Senior Database Architect @Span.eu. Damir speaks on various community events, conferences and user groups. When free he blogs about SQL @ https://blog.matesic.info.