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Software Has Bugs

Posted on June 13, 2017 by way0utwest

Every once in awhile I have someone I meet complaining about software quality, usually with regards to some piece of Microsoft software. I’ll invariably hear how there shouldn’t be bugs in SQL Server or Windows, and Microsoft isn’t testing their … Continue reading →

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The Poor State of Secure Coding

Posted on June 6, 2017 by way0utwest

Security is becoming a bigger issue all the time. More companies are getting hacked and losing control of data. It seems every week there’s a new disclosure from some firm. Recently OneLogin had a breach, which is very disturbing as … Continue reading →

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Does Speed Compromise Quality?

Posted on April 11, 2017 by way0utwest

One of the parts of DevOps that is often hyped is the speed and frequency of releases. Starting with Flickr and their 10 deployments a day, to Etsy deploying 50 times a day, we’ve seen companies showcasing their deployment frequency. … Continue reading →

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Change Approvals

Posted on March 24, 2017 by way0utwest

Part of a developer’s or DBA’s career is getting their work released to some system where others can use the system. Some of us may do this more than others, but we all usually have some role, whether in packaging … Continue reading →

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