Monthly Archives: July 2024

A Programmer’s Attitude

Posted on July 19, 2024 by way0utwest

I caught this piece on the need for programmers (developers) to not trust anyone, including themselves. It is written by a software developer for other software developers, but I think it can also apply to database work as well. It … Continue reading →

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A New Word: Solysium

Posted on July 19, 2024 by way0utwest

solysium – n. the unhinged delirium of being alone for an extended period of time – feeling the hours stretch into days until a weird little culture begins to form inside your head, with its own superstitions and alternate histories … Continue reading →

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The Annual SQL Saturday in Baton Rouge

Posted on July 17, 2024 by way0utwest

I’ve been to quite a few of the SQL Saturday Baton Rouge events. There have been 10 with the 11th coming in a couple weeks. The crew down there has done a great job over the years, and I’ve met … Continue reading →

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25 Years of Redgate

Posted on July 17, 2024 by way0utwest

I’m in Austin today, ready for the Redgate Software 25th Birthday celebration. The company started in 1999 and this is their 25th birthday. All of our offices are celebrating, with most of us in the US coming to Austin for … Continue reading →

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