The State of Data Growth
Data continues to grow at incredible rates. That's good for those of us that make a living with data.
2021-09-11
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Editorials
New Old Architectures
The idea of event driven, rather than tightly coupled architectures is one that Steve thinks data professionals should learn more about.
2021-09-10
299 reads
Patterns and Potential Problems
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
184 reads
Live Your Life
On this holiday in the US, Steve reminds us that living a life we want and enjoy isn't something we should delay for the future.
2021-09-06
169 reads
The Leaves Are Changing, But Why?
I've recently moved house from Massachusetts to Oklahoma. Long story. Anyway, sitting in my new office looking out at the trees, some of the leaves are starting to change. Ah, Fall. Lovely Autumn colors... WAIT! Actually, something else is going on. Only a few trees are changing color. Word is, we've been a little dry […]
2021-09-04
181 reads
Enhancing Client Experiences with Data and Analysis
Data can enhance the experience our client's have with software.
2021-09-03
115 reads
Where We Need Better AI Disclosure and Responsibility
The way that AI is used in the world can make it better, but not always. In either case, we ought to have some accountability for the models.
2021-09-01
218 reads
Eyes Wide Open
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
182 reads
What to do with more free time
Many data professionals have begun working remotely over the past year and a half which translates to less time spent commuting. In my own case, I’ve been a remote worker for almost ten years, but before that I spent two hours on the road each day. This got me wondering what folks have done with […]
2021-08-28
263 reads
Are You a Tech Company?
Is your company a tech company? Steve Jones looks at the world from the perspective of software development and how that impacts business.
2021-08-27 (first published: 2016-09-20)
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Blogs
The end of an era – why I chose not to renew my MVP
By DataOnWheels
Two years ago, two things happened within a few days of each other. I...
PowerShell Strikes Back: A New Script
By gbargsley
This is it. The final chapter of PowerShell Strikes Back. Over the past four...
Claude Desktop
By Arun Sirpal
Claude is more than a chat window. The desktop experience includes structured workspaces, generated...
Forums
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Ephemeral Model: The Fabric Modern Data Platform
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QUOTENAME Behavior
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Question of the Day
QUOTENAME Behavior
I use QUOTENAME() like this in code?
DECLARE @s VARCHAR(20) = 'Steve Jones' SELECT QUOTENAME(@s, '>')What is returned? See possible answers