Archive for January 2010
CodeMash v2.0.1.0 Recap, Part 2
Posted by: sarah on: January 18, 2010
In my previous post, I covered my Precompiler and Day 1 of talks experiences at CodeMash this year. However, I was there for the full conference, so let’s continue on with what I saw on Day 2. IronPython for ASP.NET Many of you know that there are two of us who typically speak on IronPython [...]
CodeMash v2.0.1.0 Recap, Part 1
Posted by: sarah on: January 16, 2010
Over the past few days, I have been in Sandusky, attending CodeMash. This was my second year at CodeMash, and once again, I think Jim Holmes and his team did an amazing job of putting this conference together. Their main quote of Free your mind! really got me thinking, and this year, I decided to [...]
Dumbing Down a Report Engine? Another Episode of SSRS for SQL 2008 SUX
Posted by: sarah on: January 7, 2010
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I never thought I’d say this, but working with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) has taught me a valuable lesson… It doesn’t matter what report engine you use, they all have their quirks. I have a Crystal Reports background thanks to the ERP system that I used to support. I learned how to work with [...]
My Thoughts on the WiT Discussion at SQLServerCentral
Posted by: sarah on: January 7, 2010
After seeing an email and after my friend DeeDee pointed it out to me, I figured I’d comment on this article (requires login) and its discussion on Women in Technology that appeared on SQLServerCentral today. First of all, it was weird seeing her referenced as “Ada King”. In college, I knew who Ada Lovelace was [...]
CODE Magazine Special for PyCon 2010 Attendees
Posted by: sarah on: January 4, 2010
I got an email from Catherine Devlin - PyCon’s Publicity Pythonista Extraordinaire - for you .NET people who may be going to PyCon. So… check this out: .NET’s Dynamic Language Runtime has brought new prominence to the role of .NET dynamic languages like IronPython, and many .NET programmers are looking for ways to get up-to-date [...]
What’s Coming Up in 2010…
Posted by: sarah on: January 2, 2010
- In: Caught in the Web | SoS | SUX | TDPE | WiTty Perspectives
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Happy New Year to you all! I hope you enjoyed celebrating the Gregorian calendar’s change in the year. I am currently celebrating with friends - my husband and I have an annual LAN party that runs over New Years weekend, and despite the snow, we have a great turn out. Looking forward into 2010, I [...]
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