Faster, Cheaper, Better -- Perhaps you can get all three but I have found that when dealing with my customers I need to have a tool to communicate the cost...

You might use a simple user defined table type with one column; insert the multiple values you are using as the search criteria. Use the populated udt as an...

Several years ago at the point in time that Microsoft was introducing Linq to SQL an architect of my acquaintance was so enthralled with the technology that he immediately used...

I worked on a project for Wells Fargo a few years ago. We had a database developer who used CLR procedures for 60 percent of his stored procs. ...

I have come to the conclusion that staying at one employer for more than five years leads to skill stagnation. Over the past 20 years or so I have...

From a business point of view I question whether or not the cloud and all its attributes are in fact good for business. For example, and this is not...

I believe there are several considerations to be made relative to this issue. First and foremost are you working for yourself or for the company that pays you? ...

Rather than worrying about exams and certifications, I have been going after knowledge and training through Coursera.com. There are several universities providing free online state-of-the-art courses in a variety...

In my 20 plus years of consulting I have budgeted 1,800 hours per work year. The typical work year is considered to be 2080 but for consultants you have...

I agree with the comments already provided. Now I would like to add some things that many would not consider important for a developer.

a. Maintenance Plans....

I fully agree with Mr. Jones. One consequence he left out of the mix is obsolescence. As an instructor at a local community college and a working professional I...