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Be Careful with Missing Index Requests

Posted on December 4, 2023 by way0utwest

One of the things that has been interesting to watch over time is how the SQL Server platform has expanded the amount of information that we get back about the performance of the query optimizer and query processor. While it’s … Continue reading →

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Using ThinOptics to Read Data

Posted on December 1, 2023 by way0utwest

As I’ve aged, I find myself struggling to read many things in my life. It started with difficulties seeing menus, but moved on to other areas. During the pandemic, I was coaching kids and taking stats. I realized at one … Continue reading →

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The Balanced Technical Manager

Posted on December 1, 2023 by way0utwest

I find there to be a lot of value in actively managing your career. This is part of a series of editorials based on advice I’ve read from Raylene Yung (Facebook and Stripe) on your engineering career. In the last … Continue reading →

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A New Word: Nighthawk

Posted on December 1, 2023 by way0utwest

nighthawk – n. a recurring thought that only seems to strike you late at night – an overdue task, a nagging guilt, a looming future – which you sometimes manage to forget for weeks, only to feel it land on … Continue reading →

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