Tag Archives: tools

The Importance of Thick Clients

Posted on September 18, 2023 by way0utwest

I’ve used a number of clients with SQL Server across the last 30 years. I worked early on with the command line and isql (now SQLCMD and soon Go-SQLCMD). That was handy with DOS and Windows 3.1. However, I soon … Continue reading →

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Talking about the New Open-Source SQLCMD on Data Exposed

Posted on July 5, 2023 by way0utwest

I was on the Data Exposed: MVP Edition show recently, talking about SQLCMD. I’ve written a few articles on the topics as well, and a blog post about setting up a node HTTP server, which I show in the demo. … Continue reading →

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Tool Limits

Posted on March 19, 2021 by way0utwest

In many jobs, there are a variety of tools that people use on a regular basis. Chefs buy knives, mechanics buy tools, doctors buy stethoscopes, etc. While many of us in technology don’t always have to buy tools, some of … Continue reading →

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Coding Tips

Posted on February 19, 2021 by way0utwest

I really like Visual Studio Code. The more I use it, the more I get comfortable in it, and the more I appreciate the design and flow of using the editor. I didn’t feel that way early on, preferring the … Continue reading →

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