Phil, I definitely agree with your statement that learning new skills and technologies insure a successful career in IT.

Recently, Steve Jones had a discussion around programming languages.
What...

I have really enjoyed the comments on this topic so far.

Maybe I can add another element to this discussion.
It does not matter if you use nulls or...

I have always used NULL values, although I have seen some (heated) arguments over the years against it!
Unfortunately nobody has been able to convince me yet 😉
There are...

At this stage I am only looking into SQL and Docker for development/testing purposes.
SQL on Linux is probably a better option right now for production databases (if not going...

For me it was roughly in the following order:

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• BBC BASIC
• Pascal / Turbo Pascal
• C / C++
• Informix 4GL
• T-SQL
• Delphi / MySQL
• PL/SQL
• C#
• ASP.Net MVC (C#)
• JavaScript

Lately I am trying to learn as...

Rod, thanks for the useful tips!
The challenge is to find the time (while employed) to stay up to date with new technologies and trends.
Also, employers will provide and/or...

In my company we implement not just software developed by ourselves, but also third-party vendors.

Some systems are sold with licensing and support agreements that are only...

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But these ‘basic’ websites are not always suitable for all scenarios and you definitely need the help of other professionals and in-depth articles.

This is why we...

I leave very early to 'beat the traffic', so my 25km commute takes about 20 minutes, mostly on the freeway.

I do sometimes think that people must have terrible bosses since...

The web is surely the number one place for help and research these days?

Even if built-in SQL Server help is available, I still prefer to go to Microsoft’s website to...

I must admit I am a big fan of xp_cmdshell!

I have been using it for many years now, without any problems (security or otherwise). I suppose there are better ways...

Thanks Steve!

I have downloaded the 'Defensive Programming' eBook as per your suggestion and will check it out.

Yes, search definitely helps if you are working via a (slow) remote connection.

In terms of Windows 10, it's funny that I do not miss the traditional start menu anymore.

I open...

I primarily work on production systems and databases that can be considered as 'real-time'.

Sub-second data logging of critical production values like temperatures and pressures are very common and regulations might...

When you realize that your job is just a 'job' and not a career anymore, it is time to leave.

A job is something that you do for the money only...