Category Archives: Editorial

Poor Software Testing

Posted on March 24, 2021 by way0utwest

I am a big advocate of testing your code, including your database code. I like repeatable testing, especially unit testing. I think this has contributed to the increase in quality over the last ten years as more developers have incorporated … Continue reading →

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Removing SA from Azure SQL Database

Posted on March 23, 2021 by way0utwest

One of the recommendations from Microsoft SQL Server is to use Windows authentication. This has been in the docs for years, and I’ve heard many MS consultants and employees note this. Many customers and clients have tried to use Windows … Continue reading →

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Working in a Distributed Fashion

Posted on March 22, 2021 by way0utwest

Recently at the Redgate Summit, Kendra (b|t) noted that all the developers working for her are doing so in a distributed fashion. She is a product manager at Redgate, and her team uses git to move source code around and … Continue reading →

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Tool Limits

Posted on March 19, 2021 by way0utwest

In many jobs, there are a variety of tools that people use on a regular basis. Chefs buy knives, mechanics buy tools, doctors buy stethoscopes, etc. While many of us in technology don’t always have to buy tools, some of … Continue reading →

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