How many times, we as a SQL developer or DBA, find ourselves shuffling through objects in Enterprise Manager, or expanding the left pane of Query Analyzer, trying to find a table or view for which we have no clue, except a nearly correct name, and the only way we would know that it is the […]
Commenting your code is like cleaning your bathroom—you never want to do it, but it really does create a more pleasant experience for you and your guests. Because I’ve recently adopted a new mantra to use comments frequently and appropriately in my code, I spent a few hours researching the literature on commenting readability, reusability, […]
Software professionals may be familiar with the term “Design Patterns,” but many have no idea of where they come from and what they truly are. Consequently, some do not see the value and benefits design patterns bring to the software development process, especially in the areas of maintenance and code reuse. This article will bridge […]
There are at least 5 types of BadCode:1. Code that does not do what it is intended to do.2. Code that does not perform as fast as it could.3. Code that is not easily understandable.4. Code that does not pick the Right Tool for the Job. Where is it specified what the code is intended […]