peter-757102 (11/28/2013)

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Gary Varga (11/28/2013)

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ChrisM@Work (11/28/2013)

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...Perhaps this is why contractor rates haven't risen in the UK in twenty years. Too many of us have left the client with a huge pile...

Unfortunately,...

When I was at the University of Brighton if you were in a car without a permit displayed or not in a proper bay (oh come on - really expecting...

Todd Townley (11/27/2013)

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I find interesting the impact on productivity that the current policy is having. All...

Jeff Moden (11/26/2013)

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Gosh. I believe this is real simple.

The signs should say that you'll be towed after 2 hours UNLESS you register your vehicle with the folks inside. ...

I am in shock.

With all that has been posted here I am either a SQL Server god (because the majority are rubbish - thanks for the ego boost Jeff) or...

Hi Nicholas,

It may be just me but I cannot see exactly what you want from anyone. Where is the problem in the script and what exactly is that problem?

I'd love...

Steph Locke (11/22/2013)

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Key fundamentals for me include:

1) Basic understanding of relational databases - purpose, structure, basic modelling modelling principals, data types, indexes

2) Solid understanding of set/join theory - everyone needs...

vliet (11/22/2013)

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One concept not yet mentioned are transactions. When you change anything in a database, always start with a BEGIN TRANSACTION and check the number of rows, or even better,...

I would add:

° How to apply updates to single rows, all rows or multiple chosen rows (UPDATE statement).

° How to delete single rows, all rows or multiple chosen rows (DELETE...

taqveem45 (11/22/2013)

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From my 5 years experience, what I have realised is that it's not necessarily about whether they know the language in use, in this case T-SQL, but whether they...

Luis Cazares (11/21/2013)

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Even if it's included in BOL, would people read the warnings?

Most people having bad coding habits won't even read basic documentation and go for what they suppose is...

kenreg (11/20/2013)

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Version control does more than just tracking changes to your code over time. It also does the following:

* Record the user who made the change (great...

I guess it could be a question of emphasis. Surely it would be to the advantage of Microsoft to give a greater impression of openness, clarity and helpfulness if they...

I would recommend using source control to someone doing a "home project" for their hobby as well. It is amazing how many people wish that they could go back to...