Explore the integration of SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), Docker, and Azure DevOps in database development and deployment processes. Learn how to modernize database deployments by implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices, automating builds and deployments using SSDT and Azure DevOps. Discover techniques for automated testing with tSQLt and Docker, and gain insights into handling tasks that require manual intervention. Understand the benefits of SSDT, the importance of Data Definition Language, and how to leverage Visual Studio for database projects. Dive into build pipeline examples, Azure DevOps overview, and strategies for improving and troubleshooting your database development workflow. Address common challenges such as naming artifacts and managing linked server references while ensuring your application developers stay in sync with database changes.