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Real coders:
- Don't write all of their SQL in Java, instead of coding call-outs to SQL in the database e.g. to PL/SQL.
- Don't create tons of code without a second's thought for bind variables.
- Don't look at one blankly when asked for the execution plan for their latest, fantastic SQL.
- Don't really exist.
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For a DBA that's really insightful. Are you milanbenes in disguise?Originally posted by DBA_bloke View PostReal coders:- Don't write all of their SQL in Java, instead of coding call-outs to SQL in the database e.g. to PL/SQL.
- Don't create tons of code without a second's thought for bind variables.
- Don't look at one blankly when asked for the execution plan for their latest, fantastic SQL.
- Don't really exist.
Illegitimus non carborundum est!Comment
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No! How dare you!Originally posted by Flubster View PostFor a DBA that's really insightful. Are you milanbenes in disguise?Comment
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Or driving a Passat...I just thought he was trying to cover his tracks so as to join in a grown up conversation.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostThere's no reference to changing a tape - he can't be.Illegitimus non carborundum est!Comment
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copy con: source.codOriginally posted by chicane View PostReal coders use debug.
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rcx <length of code in bytes>
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debug < source.cod
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Churchill - In "You no need no steeenkin' editor" mode!Comment
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Odd things about my current gig... I'm contracted for a 37.5 hour week, no OT.
So I do my 7.5 and go home, the permies have been staying till 7 - 8pm lately. Bizzare.
Still, not going to feel guilty about it. If they want my time they have to pay for it
And anyway I've fixed nearly three times as many bugs for them as they expected.... in normal working hours.Do what thou wiltComment
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SQL? Real coders?Originally posted by DBA_bloke View PostReal coders:
- Don't write all of their SQL in Java, instead of coding call-outs to SQL in the database e.g. to PL/SQL.
- Don't create tons of code without a second's thought for bind variables.
- Don't look at one blankly when asked for the execution plan for their latest, fantastic SQL.
- Don't really exist.

My SQL knowledge is "SELECT * FROM TABLE". Then I get all the data and write assembler code to sort out what I want from it. That's the way forward.
Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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