Is SQL Server Express good enough for a developer, or should they get Developer edition?

If you have access to it, you’re better off using Developer Edition because it supports more features and larger databases. For example, if you want to restore a 50gb database from your production server onto your workstation to do testing, you’ll need Developer Edition.

Another example is if you’re working with Enterprise-only features like partitioning, compression or the Resource Governor. Those features aren’t available in Express, but they are available in Developer Edition.

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