Category Archives: Editorial

Paying It Forward on the Internet

Posted on September 16, 2022 by way0utwest

A big part of SQL Server Central has been members of the community answering questions for others. We have an amazing community and over the years, it’s been helpful to so many people. I often get the thanks, but really … Continue reading →

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To Which Experts Should You Listen?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by way0utwest

When I was getting my career going in Denver, Microsoft used to host lunch sessions every few weeks in their office. There were some Microsoft employees presenting and some community members. I learned a lot from both groups. At local … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Early Tech Decisions

Posted on September 12, 2022 by way0utwest

When we design software or databases, we have to make decisions right now. If you work in as many environments as I have, this means I’m often picking a tool, platform, version, technology, or something else without a complete set … Continue reading →

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Fixing Impostor Syndrome

Posted on September 9, 2022 by way0utwest

I think that most of us feel like an impostor at some time in our lives.  We will get asked to do something we’ve never done, with others expressing confidence in us. We may tackle the task, or we may … Continue reading →

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