Software Development
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The Definition of a Tech Lead
There are many names for leadership roles in software development such as Senior Developer, Architect, Technical Lead, Team Lead, and…
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How do I still write code as a Tech Lead?
I have previously suggested that effective Tech Leads spend an ideal minimum of 30% of their time writing code. A…
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Use MySQL’s Strict Mode on all new Projects!
MySQL is a database that has been bending the SQL standard in ways that make it hard to move off…
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Between 0 and 1 – PWM with Raspberry Pi
Switch on and off an LED and let run a motor at one speed and direction is easy, but what…
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Don’t Miss out on Awesome SQL Power with FIRST_VALUE(), LAST_VALUE(), LEAD(), and LAG()
If you’re using a commercial database or PostgreSQL / Firebird / CUBRID, you will be able to take advantage of…
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What is your “x”? The technical details about the Devoxx Keynote Demo
If everything went fine, I just got off the stage and ended the demo part of Mike’s (@mpiech) demo.We talked…
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Don’t Migrate to MariaDB just yet. MySQL is Back!
Now that I have your attention, I’d like to invite you to a critical review of where we’re at in…
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Development Overhead
What does a developer spend his time on? Writing code, debugging, thinking and communicating with colleagues (that includes meetings). Anything…
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Painless Access from Java to PL/SQL Procedures with jOOQ
PL/SQL is one of those things. Most people try to stay clear of it. Few people really love it. I…
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