SQL Corgs Explain Inner Joins
Joins are essential. The SQL Corgs introduce you to INNER joins in this animated short.
on April 15, 2024
Joins are essential. The SQL Corgs introduce you to INNER joins in this animated short.
on April 3, 2024
Why do we “normalize” relational databases, and what are the basics? Awkward Unicorn explains, with a little help from their friends.
on April 1, 2024
Freyja the corgi shares her tips for learning SQL: SELECT, FROM, and WHERE.
Now that I’m getting the hang of this, I think I’m going to do a whole series of shorts on SQL syntax essentials, plus tips and tricks!
on March 28, 2024
I learned to make short form videos with my drawings this week, and, well… things are about to get weirder.
on June 29, 2023
I redid my static site’s contact form with a free option from my host, Netlify.
Here’s why I changed my static site host and how I got a Netlify contact form to work with a blog built on Hugo and the Mainroad theme.
on June 23, 2023
I’m answering two questions from Brent Ozar’s list of user questions open for answers.
Q: What’s your opinion of entering confidential info in chat gpt? Will we see AI therapist chat bots?
Q: In terms of security, is it OK to expose your database to tools like GitHub Copilot in Azure Data Studio? Someone will know that your email address column is not encrypted or a stored procedure is not parsing its input parameters when dynamic T-SQL is built.
on June 21, 2023
I recently posted on LinkedIn that I was interviewing for a SQL Server database administrator role for the first time in a long time. I invited folks: “Ask me your favorite interview question!”
Stephen Vakil had a great one: “when should you use SQL Server to store your data?”
For situations where SQL Server is already in use and there’s a relatively low barrier to entry, I think it’s simpler to turn this question around and ask, “When is SQL Server not a good choice for storing your data?”
This post is also available as a podcast episode, and on YouTube.
on May 23, 2023
Reorganizations and layoffs are now commonplace in the tech industry: a daily occurrence. It’s increasingly necessary for tech workers mentally prepare for potential job loss and uncertainties that arise. It’s a common antipattern to believe that it’s “too late” to prepare for a layoff or unexpected reorganization if a layoff has already occurred in your organization.
It’s never too late, and it’s always the right time these days to start mentally preparing yourself for change– because there’s reliably another change around the corner.
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