SQLServerCentral.com Content tagged Career, Rants, Other

Pro Developer : This is Business

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 07:00:00 UT

In his travels, Christopher Duncan has come to recognize a great many similarities between programmers and musicians. Both have the fire, passion and soul of the artist. And all too often, both are aweful when it comes to the business end of things. Business - you know, that aspect of your work where they actually pay you at the end of the day?

Pro Developer : Throwing Money Out the Window

Wed, 18 Dec 2002 07:00:00 UT

It's common knowledge among programmers that most of the ills of the software industry, and most particularly the companies where we work, could be solved by simply letting the technical people make the technical decisions. Obviously, since this is so incredibly logical and sensible, it's a given that most companies leave management decisions to managers, and technical decisions to the computer guys.

Point-Counterpoint - Why you Should be Certified.

Tue, 13 Nov 2001 07:00:00 UT

In this view, Steve thinks that certifications are invaluable (especially in this economy).

Point-Counterpoint - Why You Should NOT Certity.

Tue, 13 Nov 2001 07:00:00 UT

Andy Warren thinks certifications are worthless. That's opinion came after he obtained his MCDBA and MCSE certification. Find out why he thinks you should not be certified in this debate with Steve Jones.

Point-Counterpoint - Certification Debate

Mon, 12 Nov 2001 07:00:00 UT

A new series on SQL Server Central - Two of our regular columnists take opposing looks at certification. In our first of the series, Steve Jones takes on Andy Warren in a certification debate.

Death of the Production DBA

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 06:00:00 UT

If you see a priest outside your cubical, beware! He could be trying to read you your last rites. If he hasn't showed up yet, don't worry, he'll be over shortly because the production DBA is dead or will be shortly.

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Answers to Steve Jones's SQL Quiz

Fri, 22 Jun 2001 06:00:00 UT

Answers to the SQL quiz that Steve Jones used to give to prospective employees.

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Who Do You Hire?

Fri, 22 Jun 2001 06:00:00 UT

This article examines the hiring practices of Steve Jones and provides some ideas for how to choose between candidates.

Keeping Your Developers Under Control

Wed, 25 Apr 2001 06:00:00 UT

Everyone needs a stable environment. This article discussed ways to keep your team on the same page.