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# Throwback Thursday: July 30, 2026
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2026-07-30/
- Published: 2026-07-31T02:26:36.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-31T02:26:36.000Z
- Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit a group of seemingly unrelated articles. The common thread? Key concepts for safe and effective AI-assisted development.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,800 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

[What are Pure Functions?The concept of pure functions explained in under 100 words. #under100![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/icon/NLS_Icon_square-17a234e6-8a5d-4bdb-887b-1e47e275cbc5.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/thumbnail/Pure-functions--1--68be35e8-434d-4822-be1b-8432bf7b3bac.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/what-are-pure-functions/)

[Idempotence vs. DeterminismIdempotent functions can safely be run multiple times. Deterministic functions always return the same output given the same inputs. Let’s explore further.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/icon/NLS_Icon_square-63b39af2-d41a-400e-8679-816227b21c87.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/thumbnail/Idempotence-vs.-Determinism-93cba1ae-d06c-4ca2-a6b9-015bbee72b9d.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/idempotence-vs-determinism/)

[B-BEAR: Quick and Dirty SQL Server TestingBegin, Before, Execute, After, Rollback. This technique makes testing your SQL Server statements a snap.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/icon/NLS_Icon_square-936e780b-8aa7-46ba-9e51-a998f657b420.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/thumbnail/B-BEAR-1a24d0c9-fb3a-43da-b822-d5bab0384d1e.png)](https://nolongerset.com/quick-and-dirty-sql-server-testing/)

## Developer Humor

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2026/07/image-19.png)](https://programmerhumor.io/stackoverflow-memes/youre-absolutely-wrong-or-right-a6od)

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