Why Use XML to Transfer Data? I asked Brave Search, “Why use XML?” Brave responded with a Summarizer section which explained: “XML is an extensible markup language used in web development to separate data from presentation. It provides a robust and durable format for information storage and transmission, allowing users to generate different styles and …
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Searching for Your Next Opportunity?
A friend compiled these thoughts about searching for your Next Opportunity: Reading “How to Survive if You Were Part of the Tech Layoffs” Wired Magazine: How to Survive if You Were Part of the Tech Layoffs | WIRED Online LinkedIn has a ton of posts and resources. This search will pull the latest from LinkedIn. Random …
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100 Errors
I believe one milestone to achieving proficiency learning a programming language is you must encounter, and then resolve, 100 errors in your code. I base this largely on the old saying, “We learn from our mistakes.” Mistke-driven learning matches my experience. Thoughts? :{>
Laid Off? Or the Beginning of Your Next Opportunity?
Update: The “opp23” limited-time offer has expired. Why not both? My LinkedIn and social media feeds are filled with contacts and friends sharing their availability for a new career opportunity. While some are more gracious than concerned and others more concerned than gracious, it’s normal to be both concerned and gracious. Well, it was normal …
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Interview with an AI
[Title credit: Stevie Ray] Like many other people, I’ve been tinkering with ChatGPT this winter (2022-2023). I find the experience fascinating and I hope it remains so for as long as possible. One source of information about ChatGPT is YouTube, where one may learn lots of ways to make money with ChatGPT. While I enjoy …
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My 2023 Presentation Schedule
I am presenting! Here’s a partial list of upcoming events at which I am honored and privileged to present: 14 Mar 2023 – SQLBits 2023 – A Day of Azure Data Factory Training Day (full-day) – International Convention Centre, Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales 25 Feb 2023 – SQL Saturday Atlanta 2023 – BI & Data …
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As 2022 Closes, I am Grateful…
I write this 26 Dec 2022, about half a week before the end of 2022. How was 2022 for me – personally and professionally? This year was pretty good. For that, I am grateful. God is good. Personal I am aware of – and pray regularly about – troubles in the world. Some are closer …
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Presenting A Day of Azure Data Factory at SQL Saturday Atlanta 2023 – BI & Analytics Edition
I am honored to present A Day of Azure Data Factory at SQL Saturday Atlanta 2023 – BI & Data Analytics Edition (#1042) 24 Feb 2023! Abstract In this session we provision an Azure Data Factory (ADF) and demonstrate many uses for ADF in the modern data enterprise, including: Editing ADF pipeline JSON Version control integration Copying data …
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Azure-SSIS Express Custom Setup License Key Textbox Update
Back in June 2022, I was honored to deliver a webinar along with the good people on the SolarWinds Task Factory team. During that presentation, I noticed (and I may have even commented on) the License key textbox not being masked when adding Task Factory to an Azure-SSIS integration runtime. I sent a note to the …
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Join Me at SQLBits 2023!
I am honored to deliver a Training Day session at SQLBits 2023: A Day of Azure Data Factory is a full-day Training Day session scheduled for Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023. In this session I cover version control integration, copying data, using parameters and metadata, design patterns (of course!), and more! I hope to see you …
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