20Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

SQL Stored Procedures to get folder and files

SQL Tips
  SQL Stored Procedures to get folder and files There may be a time when you will need to get the file name contents from a folder for the purpose of using the information in your stored procedure.  The one undocumented stored procedure on Microsoft SQL Server 2016 is master.sys.xp_dirtree that you can use. In your stored procedure, we will go ahead and create a temporary table that will store the files with their correct extension.  The first thing we want to do is check whether the temporary table was left over and remove it.  Usually when you close out a session temporary tables will be destroyed but it is fine to check and do house cleaning in  your stored procedure. IF OBJECT_ID('tempdb..#FilesListing') IS NOT NULL DROP TABLE #FilesListing; The…
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20Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Nintendo announces the Switch game console

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Hardware Reviews
Nintendo announces the Switch game console for March 2017 There isn't much information on the cost but it can be anywhere between $200 to $350 (USD).  This pricing is critical for Nintendo as to whether they think the Switch will compete against the Xbox or PS4.  Remember the Xbox one dropped it's price since the PS4 was winning on the console war.  Does this mean Nintendo cares about the war or are they going their own way with their fans? You can view the Switch console video which shows everybody either remotely, on planes, walking just playing their games.   Satoru Iwata, Nintendo "As proof that Nintendo maintains strong enthusiasm for the dedicated game system business, let me confirm that Nintendo is currently developing a dedicated game platform with a brand-new concept under the development codename 'NX'. It…
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18Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Getting performance statistics for cached stored procedures

SQL Tips
Getting performance statistics for cached stored procedures It is always extremely important to maintain your SQL server to the utmost efficiency.    DBAs review the database structure and whether certain pieces such as stored procedures, triggers, etc. can be tuned even further.  One of the areas that will be discussed are the stored procedure which can be used during any time as well as day.  Dynamic Management Views and Function (DMVs and DMFs) to identify resources used by stored procedures DMVs and DMFs were introduced in SQL Server 2005 and are able to obtain figures only for those stored procedures that have execution plans in the procedure cache.  The SQL Server engine starts gathering information about the performance of a stored procedure the first time that  the plan is placed in the…
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17Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Code Analysis what does it do for your application ?

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Software development Concepts, Software Releases
Code Analysis what does it do for your application ? When developing an application you want to provide the best solution for your clients.  This means you need to evaluate current or possible future defects in your source code.  This is a reality during the development stage and is highly recommend that this is implemented in all cases. Necessary steps to do during the code analysis Identify potential errors and oddities. Identify from the produce warnings on why and how you can remove them. Check your code for coding convention compliance. Team code review. There are numerous packages that can be purchased to do simple to deep analysis.  Some packages are installed with the IDE you are using or are external but all have the similar need.  They have to…
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17Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Halt and catch fire season 3

Book Reviews, TV Show
Season 3 of Halt and Catch Fire The season finale of Halt and catch fire was shown last week for a solid 2 hours.  The entire show has gone from the personal computer start to about the 1990s with the advent of Windows 3. The series has had it's moments with characters that tend to be flaky but came up with inventive ideas that brought social up with ease on social interactions (Mutiny), personal computers that were built to take on the business world (Giant) and finally what IPOs can do to a person. Flawed Characters that know how to party! The characters have grown but in reality some of them would have been in prison for the shady dealings such as "Joe", a person who destroyed the personal computer that…
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