Category Archives: Business

Sorting behavior

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Richard

One of the best parts of my job is explaining database concepts to non-database folks: developers, managers, CEOs, my wife, etc. One lesson I’ve had to explain numerous times is that SQL Server doesn’t guarantee that data will come back … Continue reading →

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Broaden your vision

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Richard

Where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18A, KJV) It’s old wisdom but still valid. When you have no direction you flounder and sometimes the people around you flounder, too. This is true in the tech world as … Continue reading →

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Who needs people?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Richard

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. Proverbs 18:1 Last week I wrote a bit about parenthood. I’ve been dwelling a lot on fatherhood and that’s forced me to take a good look … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday # 13 – Asking the business good questions

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Richard

Fatherhood involves more than just having dried food on your shirt. People expect you to do crazy things like wave your arms like a muppet or impart wisdom to the next generation. I don’t know that I have much wisdom … Continue reading →

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