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  • RE: What is the True Version of Code?

    Steve Jones - SSC Editor (2/1/2016)


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    Here's the rub.

    Let's say you have an issue in production with a proc/view/table/function. You want to test it. However development has changed. I can't necessarily...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: What is the True Version of Code?

    One reason why the production version of some objects can differ somewhat from the latest in development source control is that the DBA may perform some last minute adjustments to...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Is monitoring production servers allowed using a Developer Edition?

    JonnoJ (2/1/2016)


    I've searched and read similar topics about licensing questions for more than a few hours, but couldn't find any to answer my question.

    Basically I'm planning to use a Developer...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: What is the True Version of Code?

    We all know it's the DBA who ultimately calls the shot regarding these important decisions; right?

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Too much information can be counter-productive

    David.Poole (1/29/2016)


    Eric M Russell (1/29/2016)


    This reminds me of those two or three occasions, as a teenager, when I would return home with damage to my dad's car.

    Good news Dad,...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: What is the True Version of Code?

    2000t (2/1/2016)


    "a DBA say that the true version of the code is always in production."

    Hmm, I heard this claim before. However, the production version was broken.

    The thing is, in...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: What is the True Version of Code?

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  • RE: Abstract: Tech Writing for Techies

    Jeff Moden (1/28/2016)


    I've found that many technologists that are in the business of writing code don't understand the extreme ROI of commenting code properly. In a previous company where...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: What is the True Version of Code?

    For each revision to a DDL script, prior to check-in, I include a new entry in the header with the date, with CO number, developer's name, and brief one line...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Formatting SQL

    J Livingston SQL (1/29/2016)


    Jeff Moden (1/29/2016)


    Heh... just select the "obfuscation" method and you're done. 😛

    hehe....had never used it, til now.........cant see the point

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    CReAte tABle mytable(TranID INTEGER nOt...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Formatting SQL

    J Livingston SQL (1/29/2016)


    Jeff Moden (1/29/2016)


    Heh... just select the "obfuscation" method and you're done. 😛

    hehe....had never used it, til now.........cant see the point

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    CReAte tABle mytable(TranID INTEGER nOt...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Too much information can be counter-productive

    This reminds me of those two or three occasions, as a teenager, when I would return home with damage to my dad's car. Providing too much information isn't useful in...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Formatting SQL

    First, when it comes to agreeing to a standard, I suggest that you not argue over minor details and instead come to an agreement about functional issues that matter (like...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Auto-suggesting foreign keys and data model archaeology

    When inheriting a legacy database with little documentation, one thing I do is start creating views as I learn the purpose and usage of the tables. For example, I may...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • RE: Crafting Your Resume

    xsevensinzx (1/29/2016)


    Eric M Russell (1/28/2016)


    On the flip side, as a job seeker you should also be suspicious of "opportunities" which seem to always be available. For example, there are some...

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

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