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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Checking Up on Developers
This editorial was originally published on May 8, 2009. It is being re-run as Steve is on vacation. The other day I was reading Brad McGeHee’s post on duplicate indexes, and it struck a chord with me. That same issue … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged Friday Poll, software development, sql server, T-SQL
Vendor Value
This editorial was originally published on May 18, 2009. It is being re-run as Steve is on vacation. Software is a very interesting business. Where else can you produce a product that has zero marginal costs for additional units? Where … Continue reading
Core T-SQL
Often I find myself wondering about the minimum bar we expect people to clear to be competent in some field. Almost all fields are evolving these days as technology and new ideas are put into practice in medicine, art, construction, … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged career, sql server, T-SQL
Powershell in a Month – Day 3 – Commands
This is part of my Powershell Challenge, to learn more about Powerhsell (PoSh) using the Learn Windows Powershell 3 in a Month of Lunches book by Don Jones. Day 3, chapter 4. This one is about commands, and getting familiar with what a … Continue reading
