Category Archives: Editorial

Having Data Modeling Standards

Posted on November 22, 2023 by way0utwest

While working with a customer recently, they mentioned that they have certain standards for their objects. They require a PK, and it’s the name of the table with _PK added. They also have some standards, like CustomerName vs. CustomerNames for … Continue reading →

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Ten Database Commandments

Posted on November 20, 2023 by way0utwest

I love the Notorious B.I.G. His music isn’t for everyone, but I enjoy it. This piece takes one of his songs (NSFW – Ten Crack Commandments) and applies the list to databases. Each item from the song is listed, along … Continue reading →

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Republish: Singular or Plural

Posted on November 17, 2023 by way0utwest

I still in Seattle attending the PASS Data Community Summit 2023. I decided to republish Singular or Plural today as my thinking has changed on these items. This isn’t worth a long debate. Get everyone in the room and let … Continue reading →

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Republish: Can Data Save the World

Posted on November 15, 2023 by way0utwest

I still in Seattle attending the PASS Data Community Summit 2023. I decided to republish Can Data Save the World? because I do think data is important for improving all aspects of the world. It’s not all we need, but … Continue reading →

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