Lots of Security Concerns
This past week saw lots of security concerns, especially around data. Steve Jones has a few comments about the implications.
2014-05-05
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Editorial
Better, Faster, and Cheaper
When building a system, you need to make choices. However, do you always need to make the choice of only two of the three "good, fast, or cheap" choices? Andy Warren has a few thoughts.
2014-05-05
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The Gadget Itch
What would build if you had time? Anything fun or interesting? What's on your mind if you're a maker?
2014-05-02
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2014-05-01
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2014-04-30
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The Subtle Push to the Cloud
There's a push to the cloud from Microsoft, and Steve Jones has a few thoughts. Have you warmed up to the cloud at all?
2014-04-29
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Running With The Red Queen
Trying to take the time to fix sub-par processes has some surprising parallels in nature.
2014-04-28
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Good Practices for Software Development
We always want to follow the best, or at least good, practices for software development. However do you know what those are? Steve Jones notes there's at least one that isn't often followed.
2017-11-02 (first published: 2014-04-24)
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Open Source the MCM
The MCM certification program has been abandoned by Microsoft. Steve Jones thinks the material can still be useful for the community.
2014-04-23
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Due Diligence
How can you perform due diligence on new employees? There are a variety of ways, but Steve Jones has an idea that might help you nudge a potential employer in the direction you want them to move.
2014-04-22
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Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
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Identities and Sequences III
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Identities and Sequences III
When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which can be used with the BIGINT data type?
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