T-SQL Context Switching
Being a standards advocate, Steve has a few thoughts on team code structure.
2019-10-07
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Editorials
Which Service in Azure Should You Use for SQL?
I remember when Azure SQL Database was first released in 2010. Microsoft has tweaked the name a couple of times over the years, and back then it was called SQL Azure. The largest database you could create was just 50 GB, and there were quite a few restrictions, such as heaps not being supported. Since […]
2019-10-05
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Documenting with Tests
The idea of using more unit tests to improve code quality has been around for some time. However Steve Jones notes today that some people use tests for documentation.
2019-10-04 (first published: 2015-05-14)
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2019-10-03
233 reads
Searching for Answers Inside
Learning how an organization, or even just a codebase, works can be a challenge for new employees.
2019-10-02
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It's Natural to Avoid Problems
Culture change is hard, and it's one of the most difficult things to implement when trying to get your team to work in a DevOps fashion.
2019-10-01
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Unreliable Data Sensors
Steve doesn't like the idea of cars using data from cameras to update a display instead of a mirror.
2019-09-30
194 reads
Celebrate Success
Today Grant reminds us to not only think about the things we can do better, but remember the good things that we accomplish.
2019-09-28
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Thanking the Volunteers
Grant takes a moment to thank the SQL Saturday organizers that put on these amazing events.
2019-09-27
112 reads
Would a Duress Password be a Good Idea?
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren. Should we adopt a duress password, just in case we find ourselves in a movie situation while at work?
2019-09-26 (first published: 2015-04-21)
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Blogs
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