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New User, just wanted to say hi

evanrich

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October 4, 2010 at 1:56 pm

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Just wanted to say hi to everyone here...I recently started getting into SQL when my company took over a product that centers around it, as well as trying to teach myself by writing my own programs and devloping my own DB's. I've been reading some of the replies in some of the sections here, which made me laugh.
I do have one bit of knowledge to share with any other NEW people that read this... and this this: If you don't know anything about what you're trying to do, GOOGLEIT first... Nothing pisses more knowledgable people first than when people come into forums and ask "hey i need to do x,y,z please post your code to show me how". a year ago I only knew basic visual basic skills, but from doing hands-on and reading forums online, I've been able to develop a database application that syncs bi-directionally with a central server, as well as a number of other things. how did I learn? I READ.
enough ranting, I'm hear to learn, and eventually to help others learn.

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Evil Kraig F SSC Guru Points: 100851 More actions · Answer 1

Hey Eric, nice to meetcha.

*tosses you a pair of well worn keys* Those are to the liquor cabinet in the corner.

Nice link, btw. Gave me a good giggle.

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 2

Yay. Someone who can read and knows what a search engine is. I like you already!

If you want some laughs and have several hours, there are two more such threads over at SQLTeam:

The Twit list: http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=69568

It's dead Jim. http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=67782

Welcome.

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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 3

Welcome!

Yes, reading BOL and using search engines are powerful tools to have in your arsenal. The only thing I'd add to your excellent post is that when you have exhausted those, and you need to ask for help... before you post, read the first two links in my signature.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
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If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

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Michael Valentine Jones SSC Guru Points: 64818 More actions · Answer 4

evanrich (10/4/2010)
...I do have one bit of knowledge to share with any other NEW people that read this... and this this: If you don't know anything about what you're trying to do, GOOGLEIT first...

You mean like this?

http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic997896-357-1.aspx

SQL Server Books Online is also a useful resource.