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Would You Retire Rather Than …

Posted on June 8, 2026 by way0utwest

Bjarne Stroustrup is the creator of C++. I read a few of his books and alternately loved what he’d done with the language and hated having to write C++ code in university and at a few jobs. I found it … Continue reading →

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Monday Monitor Tips: AI Alert Analysis

Posted on June 8, 2026 by way0utwest

We keep adding new AI capabilities to Redgate Monitor, where it makes sense. Check out this new feature we’ve added for alerts. This is a great addition to help a busy Ops staff cope with a large database estate. This … Continue reading →

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The Data Model Matters

Posted on June 5, 2026 by way0utwest

I ran across a statement that seems exciting to me as someone that has written a lot of code in their career. It said: “Many of the “modern” software practices of the last decade were early adaptations to this shift, … Continue reading →

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A New Word: La Guadière

Posted on June 5, 2026 by way0utwest

la guadière – n. a glint of goodness you notice in something that you wouldn’t expect, which is often only detectable by sloshing them back and forth in your mind until everything dark and gray and common falls away, leaving … Continue reading →

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