Loading a Database for USD$5
See how Claude Code helped load a lot of messy data into a database for less than $5.
2026-01-05
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Making AI Talk to Your Database: AI-Powered Database Queries Made Simple
Beneath the surface though, AI is just a tool that learns certain patterns and draws conclusions from information on the Web to answer questions, make decisions, or craft a code sample or two. Those that have used AI in the past will know that just as it’s capable of providing valuable information, AI tools can also generate inaccurate responses, and that’s why it’s important to use it wisely.
2025-12-29
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First off, I understand if you read the headline and you have a knee-jerk reaction. I totally understand that there are a lot of people out there who hate AI, and believe me, I hate most uses of it. Lots of its advice can be misleading at best, and absolute garbage at worst.
2025-12-22
2025-12-22
11,020 reads
The Challenge of AI
Steve sees a lot of challenges ahead for AI, especially in the area of labor and employment.
2025-12-17
100 reads
Investing for AI
Steve looks to the future of Microsoft and AI after listening to a podcast with Satya Nadella
2025-12-10
136 reads
How to Build an AI-Powered T-SQL Assistant with Python & SQL Server
If you’re a SQL Server DBA or developer looking to harness AI for your everyday scripting workflows, this article will walk you through building an AI-powered T-SQL assistant using Python and SQL Server.
2025-11-19
Don't Create Workslop
AI can help us do more, but do we need to do more? Or more importantly, are we doing a good job of producing more useful stuff?
2025-11-17
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2025-11-15
127 reads
Data > Hype
Most of us believe in the importance of data. Steve has a few thoughts on using data to determine if AI is helpful.
2025-11-05
105 reads
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