Category Archives: Editorial

Do You Still Use CHAR?

Posted on February 11, 2022 by way0utwest

I ran across an article, titled When to use CHAR, VARCHAR, or VARCHAR(MAX), which struck me as something I never do. I mean, I do use varchar (and nvarchar), but I can’t remember the last time I actually created a … Continue reading →

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The Cloud as a Foundation

Posted on February 9, 2022 by way0utwest

The cloud for computing is a fascinating structure. I know there are plenty of jokes about the cloud just being someone else’s computer, and there are good reasons not to use the cloud. However, there are also lots of good … Continue reading →

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Speedy Break Fix

Posted on February 7, 2022 by way0utwest

I received a report at SSC of a missing toolbar in the forums. I checked, and sure enough, the toolbar for formatting code and text in responses was missing. I submitted a high-priority ticket, mostly because I hate unformatted code. … Continue reading →

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The Great Developer Resignation

Posted on February 4, 2022 by way0utwest

In 2021, many companies had employees leave positions. The number of people resigning from their jobs was so high that the term “The Great Resignation” began appearing in many publications. A number of industries were affected, and there are no … Continue reading →

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