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Technical Debt

Posted on May 8, 2023 by way0utwest

We all experience technical debt when building software, especially software that has been around for years. Most of us have likely encountered code that we are loathe to touch and modify. At least, we don’t touch it twice. We might … Continue reading →

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Design Lessons for Software

Posted on May 1, 2023 by way0utwest

I play guitar as a hobby. Not great, but I enjoy it and find it relaxing. It’s a good break from my day periodically, killing a few minutes before a meeting. It’s also a nice way to unwind at night. … Continue reading →

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A Case for Document Storage

Posted on April 24, 2023 by way0utwest

One of the challenges for both database developers and administrators is doing more, often with less. Many companies continue to grow their database estate, both in width with more platforms, and in depth with more instances of the platforms they … Continue reading →

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Converting Types in C#

Posted on March 22, 2023 by way0utwest

I am not a great software developer. I’m OK, and I do know how to use Google and Stack Overflow well. Maybe my best skill is wording searches well? In any case, I’ve had to write a bit of C# … Continue reading →

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