Interesting editorial, Andy. I've got to think more about what you're saying, mainly because I don't use those terms. Especially the term agency as you've used it.

I've got a question...

Where I work my boss likes to use TOAD to help me generate the code for a new database. I don't have much experience with TOAD. It's installed on my...

WOW, David! Your description makes me wonder how a generative AI would create a new database. Sounds like something similar might happen.

I think the HIPPO in this case was those Federal government officials who felt it would be best to take on the tobacco industry. Yes, they had some data to...

Now I'd like to play the Devil's Advocate and argue for HIPPO and against being data driven. For this, I'm going to use the history of tobacco and cigarettes here...

Oh, boy, Steve, what a topic! I've heard of HIPPO before but tend to forget about it. Working in state government as I do, HIPPO is the primary way decisions...

I'm going to throw in something different on this topic. I hate cooking. If it were up to me, I'd make PBJ sandwiches all the time. I like PBJ sandwiches....

First every link in your article resulted in this:

Second, I hope that virtual events never go away. I work for an organization which doesn't send...

Thank you, Steve, for the explanation of GitOps and the link to RedHat's discussion on it.

This is an excellent topic. One I concern myself with a lot. I intend to respond later today to give information from my own experience, but at the moment I...

Good advice, but not always achievable. I remember hearing early in my career about seeking a mentor. I tried by asking some older developers to see if they'd mentor me....

Louis, you are SO very correct!! Over the years I've sat in too many meetings where the users say, "Oh you only need to put in a fixed rate which...

Dang, Jeff, that Senior DBA remote position with Harbor Freight is very tempting, as I am EXTREMELY interested in finding a remote position. However, in my own estimation I don't...

Jeff, you make a good point about generic job descriptions not being too useful. However, sometimes it's hard to write a more descriptive job posting when you lack the necessary...

Excellent idea, Steve! I love to help anyone who is seeking a new position/career move. So, I'll give you some of my details.

I work in state government, in the southwestern...