This could be like a baseball player, like Jack Wilson - SS for the Pirates, having a clause written into his contract that includes a bonus for winning World Series MVP. Does this mean it is even remotely likely that is going to happen? Much as we like Jack here in Pgh - there's no way.
I was talking more about implementing features in a new project just because you can, not because you're trying to fill a need. In a production environment, there is no place for casual experimentation (and frequently, there is no time)
1. Always keep learning - it's not as important how much you know - it is important how fast you can learn new things
2. Don't just implement something for the sake of doing it, or because it will look cool on your resume. Make sure you have valid reasons for what you do, preferrably backed up by some research. Change isn't bad unless it is change for the sake of change.
I wouldn't try AOL even with my own customizable "protocol". I'm quite happy with a local provider.
It's not AOL that's keeping me from trying Linux on the desktop - it's that my fiancee needs to use the PC as well, and she has enough trouble with Windows... (okay, that and the games)
The best TV series I've seen for geeks was Freaks and Geeks, which is currently showing in reruns on some cable channel (I think it's Fox Family). That show was the best!!
There are too many stupid "see spot do Java" books out there which reprint the entire stupid API, show you how to build some applets and have a chapter on "advanced topics" where they mention server-side java like it's the sacred cow.
It's good to see a book that talks about server side java in a realistic manner. There are too many java programmers that think that dynamically creating HTML from your servlets is really cool stuff.
I completely agree - 90% of the time, the problem with specialized reporting is the query to get the data. If the database isn't setup properly in a relational manner, it becomes MUCH more difficult to get valid reports.
The other thing I would point out is that a seperate file is a good idea, as a few hundred page report would take some time to render in a browser, even if you break it into many little tables instead of one big one...
While I think that Nintendo certainly markets to the younger generation, I think gamers of all ages can enjoy games like Zelda...
I like that the Dreamcast is dropping prices on some of their popular games. Virtua Tennis & Jet Grind Radio can be had for comparatively low prices...
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This could be like a baseball player, like Jack Wilson - SS for the Pirates, having a clause written into his contract that includes a bonus for winning World Series MVP. Does this mean it is even remotely likely that is going to happen? Much as we like Jack here in Pgh - there's no way.
I was talking more about implementing features in a new project just because you can, not because you're trying to fill a need. In a production environment, there is no place for casual experimentation (and frequently, there is no time)
Here's what is important to me as a programmer:
1. Always keep learning - it's not as important how much you know - it is important how fast you can learn new things
2. Don't just implement something for the sake of doing it, or because it will look cool on your resume. Make sure you have valid reasons for what you do, preferrably backed up by some research. Change isn't bad unless it is change for the sake of change.
I wouldn't try AOL even with my own customizable "protocol". I'm quite happy with a local provider.
It's not AOL that's keeping me from trying Linux on the desktop - it's that my fiancee needs to use the PC as well, and she has enough trouble with Windows... (okay, that and the games)
The best TV series I've seen for geeks was Freaks and Geeks, which is currently showing in reruns on some cable channel (I think it's Fox Family). That show was the best!!
come on now...
there's now way police would leave kids on the side of the road. i think this might be a bit exaggerated...
There are too many stupid "see spot do Java" books out there which reprint the entire stupid API, show you how to build some applets and have a chapter on "advanced topics" where they mention server-side java like it's the sacred cow.
It's good to see a book that talks about server side java in a realistic manner. There are too many java programmers that think that dynamically creating HTML from your servlets is really cool stuff.
I completely agree - 90% of the time, the problem with specialized reporting is the query to get the data. If the database isn't setup properly in a relational manner, it becomes MUCH more difficult to get valid reports.
The other thing I would point out is that a seperate file is a good idea, as a few hundred page report would take some time to render in a browser, even if you break it into many little tables instead of one big one...
While I think that Nintendo certainly markets to the younger generation, I think gamers of all ages can enjoy games like Zelda... I like that the Dreamcast is dropping prices on some of their popular games. Virtua Tennis & Jet Grind Radio can be had for comparatively low prices...