Throwback Thursday: June 12, 2025
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 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
Bananas Bring Bad Luck on Boats
An important lesson in the hidden danger of unknown unknowns, and a good reminder of why non-developers create some of the most useful Access apps.
Weekend Warriors
Wherein I compare keyboard warriors to actual warriors.
You’re Not an Impostor
You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and doggone it, people like you.
Wisdom from Around the Web
Microsoft Access Developers are Unicorns 🦄✨
You might be asking why I refer to Microsoft Access developers as unicorns. 🤔 Much like the mythical creature—unique and hard to find—a top-tier Access developer is a rare mix of diverse skills: expert coding, masterful database design, standout user interface creation and solid people skills.
Why Won’t VBA Just Go Away?
In the fast-moving world of technology, where programming languages rise, evolve, and fade away, why does VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) still stand strong? If Microsoft has introduced modern automation tools like Power Automate, Office Scripts, and Python in Excel, why is VBA still widely used
Developer Humor
vbaHasNoRightToBeThatPowerful
by u/No-Channel3917 in ProgrammerHumor
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