2020-01-10
337 reads
Editorials
A Problem with Cowboy Coding
Cowboy coding can be a problem, and in a case Steve talks about, a temptation for someone to get more work.
2020-01-08
532 reads
Great Writers Get Hired
Steve thinks one of the ways you can stand out with your resume or CV is by writing well and attracting the attention of hiring managers.
2020-01-07
187 reads
Quick Security Mistakes
Steve reminds you to be careful of taking shortcuts, as these can compromise security. Automation and DevOps might help you avoid mistakes.
2020-01-06
297 reads
The Art of Commenting
This week Steve talks about the ways in which comments are important in our code.
2020-01-04
321 reads
The Time to Patch
Microsoft has spent years working on building a reliable and dependable patch process for their software. While some products have had more sporadic updates, SQL Server has moved to a fairly regular schedule. Not quite a predictable "Patch Tuesday" schedule, but you can count on a CU arriving every month or two for SQL Server. […]
2020-01-03
834 reads
2020-01-02
340 reads
2020-01-01
99 reads
Looking Back at the Decade
Today is the last day of 2019, and the last day of the 2010 decade. I'm still somewhat amazed by the fact that we're entering the 2020s and we still don't really have flying cars. We're well past 2001 and 2010, and still not much space exploration, though the growth in computing power and AI/ML […]
2019-12-31
227 reads
2019-12-30
195 reads
Blogs
A Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
By Brian Kelley
The following came across my YouTube feed today. It’s an interview with General James...
Advice I Like: Time and Focus
By Steve Jones
“You don’t need more time because you already have all the time that you...
Book Review: Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals
I don’t currently manage Microsoft 365 Copilot in an enterprise environment, but it is...
Forums
MiniMax m3 and SQL Server
Comments posted to this topic are about the item MiniMax m3 and SQL Server
Making an Impression
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Making an Impression
SQL Server Vector Support I
Comments posted to this topic are about the item SQL Server Vector Support I
Question of the Day
SQL Server Vector Support I
What are vectors in SQL Server 2025, as related to the new AI features?
See possible answers