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Learning from Mistakes: T-SQL Tuesday #194

Posted on January 20, 2026 by way0utwest

We’re a week late, once again my fault. I was still coming out of the holidays and forgot to check on my host. Luckily, Louis Davidson (who did have Feb) agreed to go early. He has a nice invite, and … Continue reading →

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Republish: Representative Data Challenges

Posted on January 19, 2026 by way0utwest

It’s a holiday in the US, though I’m in the UK, having arrived this morning and heading to work. I’ve got a long day ahead, and a long week as I spend a few days here and then head home … Continue reading →

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Stupid Things I Did With AI: ASCII Art

Posted on January 19, 2026 by way0utwest

I ran across this article recently (https://www.gatesnotes.com/meet-bill/source-code/reader/microsoft-original-source-code) and it has a great opening piece of ASCII Art. I have a screenshot here: For some reason, I thought, “I should do this in SQL”.” Then I thought, can the AIs help? … Continue reading →

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Simple Talks Podcasting in 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 by way0utwest

I’m in the UK today, having arrived this morning in London. Hopefully, by this time ,I’m in Cambridge and at the Redgate office. Maybe sitting in the foyer alcove, playing a little guitar (like I did last Oct). I’m here … Continue reading →

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