Category Archives: Editorial

Doing the Little Things

Posted on March 25, 2026 by way0utwest

I wrote a blog about sitting at LHR recently and watching planes take off. That’s been a fun thing for me to do when I’m stuck at the airport. I can see a plane roll down the runway every 35-45s … Continue reading →

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Everything is the right question away

Posted on March 23, 2026 by way0utwest

When I was young and needed to learn about something, I had to go to a library or a bookstore to get information. I often started by looking through an encyclopedia. I had to wander between entries to learn more … Continue reading →

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Hidden Heroes

Posted on March 20, 2026 by way0utwest

A few weeks ago I was in Bletchley Park, at the facility where the Allies decoded and broke many of the German Nazi messages in World War II. It’s quite a facility and museum, and I hope to go back. … Continue reading →

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Changing Data Types

Posted on March 18, 2026 by way0utwest

Recently I was working with a customer that is trying to smooth out their database development process. They noted that a lot of changes tend to take a significant amount of time and impact their availability. They came to Redgate … Continue reading →

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