Every year I'm responsible for a portion of the Database Weekly newsletters. I used to do half, but right now Kathi, Grant, and I are on a rotation. Our boss puts out a schedule each year, which tells me the weeks for which I am responsible. Each January I then set up a recurring appointment […]
2022-01-17
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Writing code that solves problems and adapts to the future is a challenge, but it's something we should think about.
2022-01-12
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We need to approach software development with a balance of making things better, and ensuring they work.
2021-12-08
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Lessons learned from building a database caught Steve's eye, and he has a few comments.
2021-12-01
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Building software is hard, and our systems are very complex these days.
2021-11-22
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Using an API for data access can be good, but it can also be a performance problem if everyone uses it.
2021-11-17
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The process of building software for others involves lots of decisions. Ensuring that you are making good decisions can impact how others view your final product.
2021-09-27
188 reads
The idea of event driven, rather than tightly coupled architectures is one that Steve thinks data professionals should learn more about.
2021-09-10
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We use patterns in software development to make things easier. This is especially true in database changes. Steve reminds you that all solutions might have a downside of which you need to understand.
2021-09-08
179 reads
Trying to architect a new database system so that you don't outgrow it is a challenge, but the more you think about early, the better off you will be.
2021-08-30
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