I think the growing data type of the next 10 years will be GPS related data. Given the growth of smart phones and other mobile devices, with location specific...

tshw (8/29/2011)

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Rod at work (8/29/2011)

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I agree...

tshw (8/29/2011)

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Interesting article... however, like many people here, I disagree with the comparison of generalist vs specialist... but favor the comparison of expert vs amateur.

I've always prided myself on being...

Revenant (8/29/2011)

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jn_gray (8/29/2011)

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I think that all developers start out as specialists and over time become generalists unless they decide to make a concerted effort to remain a specialist. ....

Oh, good article, Mike. Well, here I am, one of those "jack of all trades, master of none" type of developers. In a real sense, though, I prefer...

I appreciate your posting this article, Steve. It is encouraging news. Especially during a time when there's not a lot of encouraging news. I'd like to emphasize...

T_A_D (8/19/2011)

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I have lots of email traffic to keep up with, so adding another thread of information has to really, really be worth it.

I would be interested to hear...

I can see the possibility of letting SQL Server tweet, or more likely in our situation one of our applications tweet. We haven't done that, but I'm fair from...

Oh, OK, that makes more sense, David.

David.Poole (8/18/2011)

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If you want to get benefits, work for a bank. Screw up the entire economy, bank post a multi-billion loss? Have a 7 figure bonus because we...

Thank you, Neal.

Good topic! And like Thomas, I'm surprised this hasn't generated more response. It is certainly true of my situation. Of course the healthcare costs at the university where...

Very timely article, Steve. I'm a Programmer Analyst 3; have been for several years. And I've hit the ceiling where I am, as there is no Programmer Analyst...

Nevyn (7/29/2011)

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Is telecommuting really that desirable? At my previous job, I probably could have done it fairly often. At my current one, not quite as much (as Im meant...

My all time favorite, is Doctor Who, hands down. In my opinion, there's nothing better.