A Computer Scientist Meets T-SQL

re: A Computer Scientist Meets T-SQL

Bob — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:10:36 GMT

Thanks for sharing your failures! I torched my way down the same path a decade or 2 ago. I still cringe when I think about the stuff I did wrong and every now and then I get a panicky feeling that I might still be doing it and am too ignorant to know! What I can always fall back on is my eagerness to learn new stuff and willingness to stay involved in internet discussions. I had the great luck to work in a terrific team for 5 years and learned a great deal about solid database design but even in the best teams there is a tendency for group-think. Getting out on the internet at sites like this and especially Stack Overflow allows me to see what other people are doing. New methods and techniques. and I'm always pleased when I'm able to contribute in a meaningful way to advancement of knowledge.

re: A Computer Scientist Meets T-SQL

Nitin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:33:56 GMT

I have great respect for @mrdenny,@peschkaj,@adammachanic and @sqlpoolboy (in the order I've exposed/learn't from you guys) for what youve achieved in your Young age!! I hope to follow your path. Someday I will meet you and probably shake your hands

re: A Computer Scientist Meets T-SQL

Florian Reischl — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:10:56 GMT

Thanks for sharing Adam. Reminds me of an alike situation some years ago.

"Next time you find yourself with a less than ideal solution, swallow your pride and ask for help."

I guess that's the most important sentence of your post. Nobody is perfect and the highest perfection we can reach is, to realize our imperfection.

"Being a team of one doesn't mean that you need to work in isolation."

Completely confirmed, too! I can't say how much I've learned from people like you and others in forums, like SSC.

Greets

Flo