Tag Archives: software development

Programming

Posted on July 10, 2013 by way0utwest

Technology is here to stay, and those of us working in this business probably realize more than most people how dependent and integrated our lives are with technology. Even in countries that don’t have the infrastructure or economies of first … Continue reading →

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Your Frame of Reference

Posted on July 8, 2013 by way0utwest

Is a database snapshot in SQL Server update-able? Most of us would say no, but I ran across a blog from the Microsoft SQLCAT team that proposes a method of issuing an insert, update, or delete statement in a database snapshot context. You … Continue reading →

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The Best Programmers

Posted on June 18, 2013 by way0utwest

Are you one of the best people at your job? If you are, then do you experience some of these feelings and look to move on? Frustration Boredom Lack of a challenge Or have you settled into a routine that … Continue reading →

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Relying on Algorithms

Posted on June 3, 2013 by way0utwest

We are increasingly living in a world that is affected by software (and the data it uses). I have to admit that I’m slightly worried about this as I look at the quality of software, the bugs, the lack of … Continue reading →

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