<p>A seemingly simple FK constraint drop turned into a high-stakes locking issue that threatened database stability. This post dives into the surprising chain reaction between two related tables and reveals a clever zero-downtime workaround using sp_rename. Perfect for engineers who love creative solutions to tricky schema changes—plus some spicy alternatives if you're feeling bold. </p>

A seemingly simple FK constraint drop turned into a high-stakes locking issue that threatened database stability. This post dives into the surprising chain reaction between two related tables and reveals a clever zero-downtime workaround using sp_rename. Perfect for engineers who love creative solutions to tricky schema changes—plus some spicy alternatives if you're feeling bold.

<p>A seemingly simple FK constraint drop turned into a high-stakes locking issue that threatened database stability. This post dives into the surprising chain reaction between two related tables and reveals a clever zero-downtime workaround using sp_rename. Perfect for engineers who love creative solutions to tricky schema changes—plus some spicy alternatives if you're feeling bold.&nbsp;</p>

(AI Gen) Removing Foreign Key Constraints against Hot Tables

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Welcome to Tilt Engineering, the podcast that brings you inside Tilt's dynamic engineering world. Designed for curious problem-solvers and passionate technologists, we share our journey of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Each episode aligns with the content pillars of our engineering blog: Technical Deep Dives: Explore complex technical challenges we've faced and the solutions we've developed, enriched with practical examples, code snippets, and real-world applications. Engineering Culture and Team Spotlights: Get to know the people behind the code. We spotlight team members, share our unique practices, and reveal how we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. Innovation and Problem Solving: Delve into our innovative approaches, from leveraging AI to implementing zero-downtime deployments, and learn about our decision-making processes and methodologies. Career Growth and Learning: Hear stories of personal and professional growth within our team, and gain insights into career development opportunities in the tech industry. Our goal is to inspire and inform software professionals who value continuous learning and impactful work. We believe in transparency and sharing not just our successes but also the lessons learned from our challenges. Join us as we engage with members from team. Whether you're feeling stagnant in your current role or simply eager to learn more about cutting-edge engineering practices, Tilt Engineering offers valuable perspectives to help you grow and make a significant impact. Ready to dive in? Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and connected. And if a topic sparks your interest, we invite you to reach out and continue the conversation—perhaps even explore opportunities to grow with us at Tilt.

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