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A Domain for Data

Posted on April 4, 2025 by way0utwest

A domain is a set of possible values (among other definitions). I use this word a lot in my work, often with a problem domain (the thing you’re trying to solve) or the domain of possible values (like the US … Continue reading →

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Database DevOps Metrics

Posted on April 2, 2025 by way0utwest

The DORA organization is dedicated to helping others build software better and faster, at a higher quality, and in a way that is more efficient. They continue to compile and publish the Accelerate State of DevOps report every year, which … Continue reading →

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Comparing My Current Schema with a Backup with SQL Compare

Posted on March 31, 2025 by way0utwest

A customer asked if they needed to restore a database from backup to compare the schema in a database. They don’t and this post shows that. This is part of a series of posts on SQL Compare. Setting Up a … Continue reading →

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Is GenAI Coming Faster Than You Think?

Posted on March 31, 2025 by way0utwest

If you’re a fan, no. You’re chomping at the bit, waiting to get everyone using GenAI models in their work. If you’re skeptical, then you might think it’s never coming to take your job, be a personal assistant, help you … Continue reading →

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