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# Throwback Thursday: October 3, 2024
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2024-10-03/
- Published: 2024-10-03T21:05:59.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:42:06.000Z
- Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit a few of my favorite techniques to keep out of trouble when debugging code and editing live data.
- 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

[A Safe Way to Add Temporary CodeA quick tip to ensure your temporary code disappears when the sun sets.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2022/02/sunset-3864752_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/a-safe-way-to-add-temporary-code/)

[The Extra ResumeWant an easy way to jump to the line that raised the error AND avoid the infinite loop time bomb? Add an extra Resume.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2021/02/The-Extra-Resume-1-.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/the-extra-resume/)

[B-BEAR: Quick and Dirty SQL Server TestingBegin, Before, Execute, After, Rollback. This technique makes testing your SQL Server statements a snap.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/04/B-BEAR.png)](https://nolongerset.com/quick-and-dirty-sql-server-testing/)

## Wisdom from Around the Web

I can't take credit for the "Extra Resume." I [learned](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=%5F0Xahwtk1Bk) that one from Access MVP Armen Stein:

## Developer Humor

Why use the "Extra Resume" in the first place? To avoid infinite loops in your VBA error handling. 

It's a great technique to share with your colleagues and fellow VBA developers.

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