For true "drafting" that includes history and collaboration, developers use :
Because Developer Edition is functionally identical to Enterprise Edition, you can "draft" and test high-end features such as: Editions and Supported Features of SQL Server 2022
“I can use it for a small startup app with 10 users.” That’s production. Use Express or Standard.
Installing Developer Edition is straightforward, similar to any other SQL Server edition.
Developer Edition offers the power of Enterprise without the cost, but without the right to go live.

