Throwback Thursday: June 13, 2024

In this inaugural installment of Throwback Thursday, we focus on the intersection of programming, business, and careers (plus some classic XKCD).

Throwback Thursday: June 13, 2024

With over a million words scattered across more than 1,300 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.

That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.


Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

Past is Prologue
A personal reflection on my software development journey. There’s more to creating great software than knowing how to write code.
Weekend Warriors
Wherein I compare keyboard warriors to actual warriors.
The Secret to a Profitable Career as an Access Consultant
It may not be flashy, but it is effective.

Wisdom from Around the Web

Don’t Call Yourself A Programmer, And Other Career Advice | Kalzumeus Software

Developer Humor: Little Bobby Tables

After reading multiple articles about "SQL Injection Attacks," I still hadn't quite wrapped my head around the concept.  And then, in a mere four panels, XKCD author Randall Munroe made it crystal clear:

Her daughter is named Help I'm trapped in a driver's license factory.

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All original code samples by Mike Wolfe are licensed under CC BY 4.0