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Effective Engineering

Posted on September 30, 2024 by way0utwest

I’m not the smartest developer or DBA. I find myself mystified at times by Itzik’s posts on T-SQL queries and I’m amazed at times by the complex systems that I see the DCAC people put together. I can usually figure … Continue reading →

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When Do We Worry About Scalability?

Posted on September 18, 2024 by way0utwest

“We need to get the code written for feature X. Can you finish this query today?” We’ve all heard some variation of that request. We have a request or demand, and we need to get it done. We need to … Continue reading →

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A Simple Solution

Posted on September 13, 2024 by way0utwest

In general, I like simple solutions to problems (and simple songs). They can take work, but a simple solution means it’s easy to explain to others, easy for others to refactor/modify, and we limit the amount of effort required to … Continue reading →

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A Lack of Architecture and Planning

Posted on August 19, 2024 by way0utwest

A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the audience, waiting for my turn to speak at DevOps Days in Minneapolis. Just before me, Xe Iaso delivered a funny and thought-provoking talk on building a social network on a whiteboard. … Continue reading →

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