Software Patents
Patents are one way that governments can spur innovation. However many people think software patents should be eliminated. Steve Jones doesn't think so, but would like reform.
2017-11-07 (first published: 2014-01-30)
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Editorials
What are you worth?
When negotiating your salary, it helps to know what the ranges are for your experience and area. Steve Jones gives a little advice today.
2017-11-07 (first published: 2014-05-19)
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2017-11-06
67 reads
The Importance of Clear Data Displays
An accident on a ship is being blamed on unclear data visualization.
2017-11-06
72 reads
Core T-SQL
Steve Jones thinks there is a list of core skills that any database developer or DBA needs. This week he asks you for a list of those things you think should be included.
2017-11-03 (first published: 2013-11-22)
782 reads
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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2017-11-01
91 reads
2017-10-31
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How Far are You Willing To Go To Get Something?
There are important things in life and in our career, how far are you willing to go to get them?
2017-10-30
113 reads
Perspective
I find it extremely easy to sometimes lose sight of the important stuff. The day-to-day grind can seriously get in the way. I think this is a big part of how we find ourselves having so many silly intra-organizational turf wars. The developers don’t like how the DBAs do things. The DBAs are frustrated with […]
2017-10-30
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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...
Forums
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Radius Latitude Longitude
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Question of the Day
A Fun Computer Quote
Which movie featured this quote?
"All programs have a desire to be useful."Happy April Fools! See possible answers