Monthly Archives: November 2017

The Pressure to Perform

Posted on November 22, 2017 by way0utwest

I’ve worked as a technical person for most of career. I’ve often been responsible for building or managing systems, and ensuring they operated according to some set of requirements. If things didn’t work, I’d have to fix them, but often … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Development Taxes

Posted on November 21, 2017 by way0utwest

When I first worked in an environment where multiple developers needed to release software, I found too many rules and constraints for smooth development. The process was developed by one person, or for one application, and somehow expanded to encompass … Continue reading →

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Data Bots

Posted on November 20, 2017 by way0utwest

One of the challenges for many databases is getting the information out to our users. Early on many of us had to write queries in a customized fashion for our users. Eventually, reporting systems, such as Reporting Services and Crystal … Continue reading →

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One More Trip and Down for the Count

Posted on November 17, 2017 by way0utwest

The last month has been a rough one for me, with lots of travel. I was on trips for 4 out of the last 5 weeks, and the week I was home I had a remote presentation to do. Travel … Continue reading →

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