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  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    Mickey Stuewe (7/1/2015)


    Steve, I think this is a great discussion topic and it has always evoked a lot of passion for people, usually based on their own background.

    Well written,...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    venoym (7/1/2015)


    I think it needs to be said that there is a distinction to be made between what a university should be teach and what it is... additionally what a...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    One thing I'd also note, and should have said in the piece, is that just because you leave high school and go to work doesn't mean you can't get a...

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Brandie Tarvin (7/1/2015)


    Don't be ridiculous, you two. Table growth has nothing to do with users and everything to do with the business growing by leaps and bounds. It's called "Da...

  • RE: Possible Causes of Database Corruption

    Agree with Gail. Could be memory, but unlikely. Most likely it's something in the IO system.

  • RE: Schema Compare tools - recommendations for mid-size IT shop?

    Compare is a maturing technology and there are choices. That being said, I think RG is the best, and the most mature. SQL Compare certainly works with 2012/2014 (2016 work...

  • RE: Resource Governor problem

    Agree, need to see code. Not easy to guess here.

  • RE: DBA questions, how and when you upgrade your SQL servers

    Typically I install new instances at the latest version. Mostly because that's what I can buy.

    I used to look to upgrade periodically, which is when Microsoft released. Years ago...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    ZZartin (7/1/2015)


    I think part of the rational is that it's a very easy criteria for a company to look at and see that X person was capable of putting in...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    Len.Geoghegan (7/1/2015)


    I also strongly disagree. Most plumbers and electricians go through a lengthy training period, whether formal education, formal apprenticeship, or just by starting as a gofer.

    I've worked with...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    ZZartin (7/1/2015)


    A math degree is not job training to be an accountant and a CS degree shouldn't be thought of as job training to be a programmer.

    We have accounting degrees.

    I...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    russ960 (7/1/2015)


    I would have to disagree with the idea that electricians and plumbers don't get any formal schooling. Maybe not university education but there is extensive education needed to...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    jfuller 57139 (7/1/2015)


    I was surprised how strongly I disagreed with this article. I have a BS in Computer Science and while it's true that the technical skills I learned...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    swwg69 (7/1/2015)


    I have worked with a lot of self taught and degreed graduates.

    Those with degrees are usually more disciplined in the approach they take. They don't "Cowboy up".

    I disagree...

  • RE: Training Computer Scientists

    Joe Johnson-482549 (7/1/2015)


    As with a lot of posters in the forum, I disagree with Steve's assessment of the ability to be hired without a degree (the 2 of the 3...

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