The MCM Program is dead. Long live the MCMs!
Grant Fritchey on why he takes a dim view of most certifications, and why the MCM was different.
2013-09-16
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Editorial
The Future of Knowledge Measurement
In part 3 of his thoughts on certifications, Steve Jones gives an idea for how we might move forward from here.
2013-09-11
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What does certification achieve?
Part 2 of a set of thoughts from Steve Jones on certification in technology areas.
2013-09-10
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The Loss of Trust
The news about NSA spying keeps coming out, and apparently includes corporate communications as well.
2013-09-09
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No More MCM
With the discontinuing of the MCM And MCA programs, Steve Jones has a few thoughts. This is the first of a three part series on certifications.
2013-09-09
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Developer Pressure
As we ask developers to deliver software quicker, are we helping improve the quality of software? Steve Jones asks the question today.
2013-09-06
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Good and Bad Interview Questions
Are there good and bad interview questions? Are there some you prefer or hate? Steve Jones comments on some of the strange ones out there and how hiring is changing.
2013-09-05
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It's not you; it's us
The announcement that the MCM program was being discontinued brings us a few thoughts from Gail Shaw, one of the 0.08% to achieve the certification.
2013-09-04
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Sensor Data
The availability of cheap sensors brings with it lots of possibilities and concerns. However there is one certainty: more data.
2013-09-03
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What Counts for a DBA: Patience
Technical debt is frustrating but dealing with it requires patience. Louis Davidson explains why.
2013-09-02
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