"What really needs to be taught is the correct type of table aliasing. Table aliases should mean something that a simple table name may not be able to infer as...

OMG Steve - you wouldn't have been a fly on *my* wall the last few days, would you?! :w00t: Here's an excerpt from a cover letter I sent with my...

I always enjoy reading "back to basics" articles and this one is great - simple, detailed and comprehensive.

Completely agree with not undertaking as many home projects as one would like - the mere thought of the time and effort (& cost) involved is a big deterrent. However,...

neufeldb4 (4/13/2009)

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Allow *me* to make some observations.

1: This article was insulting. *I* am an intelligent professional with many years of experience. *I* design my code thoughtfully and...

Jeff Moden (9/20/2007)

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Thanks John and Rog... much appreciated!

You may be using the wrong layer to do database things in. The type of activety that you've both described should probably be...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I remember back when this site was second home to me and I spent a better part of my day (& night on many occasions) going through the forums...always learned...

Cannot think of two more well-earned awards - I'm glad to see hard work appreciated and recognized - guess you now find that it's been well worth your time and...

I've long enjoyed David's writing style and humour - both in his posts and his articles - this was fun reading!

I think there's another distinct analogy lurking between end users...

Ian - in all the years that I've been using the query analyzer I never knew I could do that - if you have any more...

Three chevres for an excellent cheese trail - personally I like a havarti chunk of spicy pepper jack;)

Jeff,

What an absolutely well-written and informative article - I totally agree with the earlier post that remarked on this being a great way to start the new year. I seldom...

Steve Jones - Editor (12/25/2007)

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Dedicated is a better word than sick 😛

Actually it's such a habit for me and since the desktop and office are mere steps from the kitchen,...

Charles Kincaid (12/25/2007)

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Well it's only us true die hards that would log in on Christmas day.

Steve, if it were only just the twelve days. There are 300 plus additional...

majorbloodnock (12/20/2007)

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The problem I find with tests like those you've mentioned is usually that they concentrate on the detail and not on the fundamental abilities. Personally, I like seeing people...