Monthly Archives: November 2014

Expected Variables–T-SQL Testing

Posted on November 10, 2014 by way0utwest

After I wrote about creating tables that contain the results I expected, I wondered if I could do the same thing with variables. I was thinking that I’d like to better self-document my tests, and I’d like to be able … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward

Posted on November 10, 2014 by way0utwest

There’s been a joke for years that responds to this question: what happens if I train my developers and they leave? The answer (and the joke) is this: what happens if you don’t train your developers and they stay? It’s … Continue reading →

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PASS Keynote–Dr. Rimma Nehme

Posted on November 6, 2014 by way0utwest

I missed the PASS welcome, but I did arrive to see Cloud Databases from Dr. Rimma Nehme. We begin with a few references to Dr. DeWitt, who has given amazing keynotes. It’s a tough act to follow, but Dr. Nehme … Continue reading →

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Wednesday PASS Keynote–Microsoft

Posted on November 5, 2014 by way0utwest

We open with video, quite long. It’s two parts. The first being a community thanks and embracing of the community. Perhaps a little cheesy, but I do like that executives at Microsoft realize this isn’t just a conference where workers … Continue reading →

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