Cloud providers know this, but I think they'd like to get you to code better. After all, they want successes and more customers, not just overcharging a few.

Part of the...

Simpler, but I've done some of these: http://exercism.io/

Python is built to use modules. Trying to not use them, in some sense, defeats the purpose. I guess it gains algorithmic practice,...

There are issues, but you can use sp_OAxxx procs: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1033076-391-1.aspx

Maybe some other help or a way to automate things: https://www.simple-talk.com/sql/t-sql-programming/sql-server-excel-workbench/

I'll be there sometime Thur. Fly in late Wed to LHR and stay there, then try to make my way up. Thought about flying, but not great times/flights up, so...

ccd3000 (4/26/2016)

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I would suggest being something of generalist in your early career so that you can intellectually sample what's out there and see what you like or at least what...

Eric M Russell (4/26/2016)

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Post the SHA2_256 hash of any validly formatted plaintext SSN (ie: any code conforming to 999-99-9999), and I'll reply back with the un-hashed plaintext SSN number.

For example...

Thanks

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (4/26/2016)

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GilaMonster (4/26/2016)

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In that case, don't...

GilaMonster (4/26/2016)

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In that case, don't look at encryption. Just hash...

rodjkidd (4/26/2016)

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TomThomson (4/26/2016)

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Trains? UK rail fares are by far...

Very true, and it's on the list. I just logged a ticket for generic code (PoSh, Python, etc)

formatting in the drop down.

GilaMonster (4/26/2016)

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Fixed that for you. 🙂

I loved it. A lot of other...

See you there, and...

you have a car? I thought everyone in the UK just used trains.

wow, deny to public. That would have been low, low on my list.

Good catch, Brandie.

I hate anyone that adds any permissions to public. Please, please, don't do that ever. Add...

Vendors won't, at least not until RFCs start to require some proof of testing. That won't happen until insurance companies put it in policies with companies.