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# Throwback Thursday: June 13, 2024
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2024-06-13/
- Published: 2024-06-14T03:17:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:40:43.000Z
- Description: In this inaugural installment of Throwback Thursday, we focus on the intersection of programming, business, and careers (plus some classic XKCD).
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*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.*

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## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[Past is PrologueA personal reflection on my software development journey. There’s more to creating great software than knowing how to write code.![](https://nolongerset.com/favicon.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2020/09/silhouette-1082129_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/past-is-prologue/)

[Weekend WarriorsWherein I compare keyboard warriors to actual warriors.![](https://nolongerset.com/favicon.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2020/10/soldier-870376_1280.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/weekend-warriors/)

[The Secret to a Profitable Career as an Access ConsultantIt may not be flashy, but it is effective.![](https://nolongerset.com/favicon.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2023/09/Access-consulting.png)](https://nolongerset.com/profitable-access-career/)

## Wisdom from Around the Web

[Don’t Call Yourself A Programmer, And Other Career Advice | Kalzumeus Software![](https://www.kalzumeus.com/favicon.ico)Kalzumeus![](https://www.kalzumeus.com/images/patrick-mckenzie-headshot-smaller.jpg)](https://www.kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-programmer/)

## 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:

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2024/06/exploits_of_a_mom.png)](https://xkcd.com/327/)

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

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