SQL Server! It’s great, it’s so new, wonderful technology… Sure, v1.0 was developed in 1989, but we’re not behind the times upgrading to it NOW, no. IT would love to think they are on top of things and doing a great job. Maybe I’ll let them. For anyone wondering, it is pronounced “sequel”, not S.Q.L.
This is the system I had to request access to – I already had access to the same data, but on a DB2 system. IT is now replicating the database to two SQL Server copies. We have a live copy with realtime data, and a dev copy with fewer updates. Now, when I request access to the “new” system, you would expect either access to the live server or to both. Not to only the dev server. This is especially sad when you consider the fact that I explicitly requested access to both by name. Other people who do not have the technical knowledge to use the database got access before I did. This is not surprising, I don’t know why I brought it up.
Sword of the New World is my new favorite, I recommend it but I won’t go into details because Matt Ryan already did a bang-up job of it. Also in podcast form. Suffice it to say I like it, it’s pretty, and it’s fun.
I’m through with my first year of school as of Sunday night. Here is a recommendation for any teachers: don’t lower grades based on missing content that isn’t required in the syllabus or project instructions. It may hurt. I am still waiting to see if that has happened, but it won’t be pretty if it does.
Great post, and yes, I heard on the grape vine that some job interviews for programming positions ask the question, “How do you pronounce S Q L?” It is something like the code word right of passage for geeks to identify each other with. OK, it was Loonsbury that told me that tidbit during a discussion about MySQL, but it’s still valid!
Teachers are like a box of chocolates. Sometimes the sweetest looking among them can be the bitter surprise amongst the herd. Any position where you are the decision maker that can ultimately ruin or improve someone’s chances at reaching their given educational goals has potential for abuse. Some teachers are brilliant and really enjoy what they do, while others become jaded to their own purpose. Good luck on your scoring.