Feature Request: Sort Added Connections by Name

[thevedicdeveloper]

The current behavior of the mssql extension in VS Code allows users to create and manage connection profiles for SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and SQL Data Warehouses. However, when multiple connections are added, they appear in the sidebar under the “CONNECTIONS” section without any specific order. It would be beneficial to enhance the extension by providing an option to sort these connections alphabetically by their name.

Benefits:

1. Improved Organization: Sorting connections by name would make it easier for users to locate and manage their connections, especially when dealing with a large number of profiles.
2. Efficient Workflow: Users frequently switch between different connections during development. Alphabetical sorting would streamline this process and enhance productivity.
3. Consistency: Sorting connections consistently across different sessions ensures a predictable experience for users.

Implementation:

1. User Interface Enhancement:
   Add a new option in the extension settings to enable/disable sorting connections by name.
   When enabled, connections should be listed alphabetically in the sidebar.
   Provide an intuitive way for users to manually reorder connections if needed.
2. Default Behavior:
   By default, connections can continue to appear in the order they were added.
   Users can choose to enable alphabetical sorting based on their preference.