Category: Presentations

  • SQL Saturday Denver 2023–VCS Primer for the Database slides

    My slides are here: VCS Primer Denver 2023

    This was an overview of what version control is, and the basics of Git.

    Not too many questions, but if you have some, ask.

  • Bringing DevOps to the Database – SQL Saturday South Florida 2023 Demos

    With some projector issues at SQL Saturday South Florida 2023, I had to lecture without demos this past weekend. I told everyone I would record the demos, so I’ve done that. The three demos are shown below, and if you download the deck, you can see where they fit into the talk.

    Powerpoint: Bringing DevOps to the Database.pptx

    Demo 1- Getting code into a VCS
    Demo 2- Continuous Integration
  • A Version Control Primer for Databases

    This is a talk for database people that might not be familiar with version control and how it can be used with database code.

    Abstract:

    With modern DevOps software development, there is a need for the database code to be tightly integrated with application code, and this requires the use of a version control system (VCS).

    This session will examine the basics of version control, the different types of systems, and how we can use them for database code. There is an emphasis on Git, as this is the most popular VCS in use today.

    Level: 100

    Slides: vcs_primer.zip

  • Blogging for the Tech Professional

    Abstract:

    When a company posts a job opening, they are often inundated with dozens, if not hundreds, of applicants. How do they decide which ones are worth pursuing with an interview? Standing out from other candidates is important to ensure you receive the consideration that you deserve. Building a blog and including those links in your CV can help. Come learn how to build a blog, choose topics, and share your knowledge in a way that boosts your career.

    Length: 60 minutes

    Slides: (from DPS 2020)  blogging_DPS.pptx