As I write this, it's fewer than forty-eight hours until the new year, which, I figure, is just a good a time as any to review the past year, and look forward to the next. Because I focus my 'blog about professional development and technical communication, let's start there. How about a run-down of my … Continue reading Another year down, another year coming
Month: December 2019
Choosing which #SQLSaturday to submit
I saw an interesting (and amusing) tweet from Matt Cushing about applying to three SQL Saturdays in February and questioning his own sanity. Matt, I could've told you that you're insane! 😉 All kidding aside, it did get me thinking: how do I select the SQL Saturdays to which I apply to speak? If you're … Continue reading Choosing which #SQLSaturday to submit
‘Tis the season
I was looking at my calendar, and realized that Christmas is in less than two weeks. Dates in calendar are closer than they appear. I was thinking about the holiday season this year and about what I'm doing. Alas, it appears that my Christmas will be somewhat subdued this year. This is the first Christmas … Continue reading ‘Tis the season
#SQLSaturday Albany, July 25, 2020 #SQLSat961
The SQL Saturday #961 site went live this morning! It will be held on July 25, 2020, on the campus of the University at Albany. This will be the seventh time that CASSUG has hosted SQL Saturday! I've already submitted my sessions (in fact, I was the first one to submit)! My hometown SQL Saturday … Continue reading #SQLSaturday Albany, July 25, 2020 #SQLSat961
Consistent code infrastructure
"Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand."-- Martin Fowler I'm currently working on a project in which I'm trying to deconstruct a database. In doing so, I've come across a number of things about it that, in the scope of databases, appall me. Who … Continue reading Consistent code infrastructure
NY subway map: Designing out of the box
I came across this link on the New York Times website that talks about how the current New York City subway map was designed. I found it to be fascinating. It was a neat article about how the design came about, and how thinking out-of-the-box resulted in ideas that made it better. Out of curiosity, … Continue reading NY subway map: Designing out of the box
Expect the Unexpected with DiRT
Steve's article reminded me about the first time I gave my Disaster Documents presentation at a SQL Saturday. At the end of my presentation, one attendee started an argument with me. He kept saying that paper was dead, everything was online, and there was no reason to keep hardcopy documents. I argued, what if you … Continue reading Expect the Unexpected with DiRT
Blogging virtual presentation — January 21
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that another virtual presentation was in the works. Well, it's been scheduled! I will be doing my 'blogging presentation at noon, EST, on Tuesday, January 21! Use this link for more information and to register! Feel free to join me!
#SQLSaturday #953, Rochester — February 29 #SQLSat953
A couple of weeks ago, I submitted presentations for SQL Saturday #953 in Rochester, NY on February 29, 2020. The other day, I received an email from the organizers (Andy Levy, I presume) encouraging us to spread the word about the event. Okay, Andy. I will oblige! I submitted the following five presentations for Rochester. … Continue reading #SQLSaturday #953, Rochester — February 29 #SQLSat953
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