GSquared (4/16/2009)
Michael Valentine Jones (4/15/2009)
Maybe you should learn to use what is available in SQL Server, like REVERSE, instead of spending time duplicating what is already available.Nah. One of the best ways to learn the tricky parts of any engineering tool (and programming languages are definitely engineering tools) is to work out how to do something without using a pre-built answer.
Nails and screws are awefully convenient, but it's fun and educational to build a wooden cabinet without using any. Take away wood glue also, and it's a challenge for even a good woodworker, and fun. And it teaches you techniques you can use in other applications that might be more practical.
Pshaw! That's no challenge, just use duct tape.
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"stewsterl 80804 (10/16/2009)I guess when you stop and try to understand the solution provided you not only learn, but save yourself some headaches when you need to make any slight changes."