Monthly Archives: November 2014

Achievement Unlocked: Balance 0

Posted on November 20, 2014 by way0utwest

Earlier this week I got a notice that I hadn’t completed a task this year. It’s one that I’ve rarely finished in the past, and probably not in any year in the last 10. However I decided this year that … Continue reading →

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Practical Problems with CI

Posted on November 20, 2014 by way0utwest

I agree. Continuous Integration has issues in the real world, at least it probably does in many companies. The more tests you have, the more likely you refactoring or changes will break something. The more things break, the more people … Continue reading →

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SQL Konference 2015

Posted on November 19, 2014 by way0utwest

My first speaking date of the new year is scheduled. I’ll be at the SQL Server Konference 2015, near Frankfurt, Germany. Red Gate arranged things, and I’m looking forward to heading over and renting a car to drive in Germany. … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tricks – Custom Templates

Posted on November 19, 2014 by way0utwest

I wrote about the Template Explorer, which comes with the SQL Server tools and is visible in Management Studio (SSMS). It’s handy, but there are limited code items in there. What if I want more? That’s easy. Suppose I decide … Continue reading →

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