TCL/Tk and SQLite

SQLite is the ideal database engine for TCL/TK by design. SQLite includes TCL bindings.

Oracle’s Java SE 12 – Released

I just downloaded and installed Oracle’s latest version of Java (SE 12) as released on March 19, 2019. It may be a bit of chore for some to continue updating … Continue reading Oracle’s Java SE 12 – Released

Lean Code – Rush, Release, Ready

Some things worth having are worth waiting for. Versalytics.Org If you have an Apple iPhone or iPad, you may want to wait before downloading iOS 11.  Despite its many new … Continue reading Lean Code – Rush, Release, Ready

Lean Code – Visual Tools

I’ve said it many times and it bears repeating: Be careful who teaches you! The following paragraph is cited from a book titled “Getting started with IntelliJ IDEA” by Hudson … Continue reading Lean Code – Visual Tools

Virtual Environments – A Python Best Practice

“Be careful who teaches you.” Following the typical setup instructions for Python could cause unforeseen problems in the long run.  If you’re not careful, you may expose Python and it’s … Continue reading Virtual Environments – A Python Best Practice

Windows Template Studio For C#

It is now easier than ever for C# programmers / developers to create Universal Windows Platform applications in Visual Studio 2017 thanks to the new Windows Template Studio.  For more … Continue reading Windows Template Studio For C#

Common Table Expressions and Recursion – SQL Server

It is unfortunate that Common Table Expressions (CTEs) are seldom referenced by introductory books to SQL Server.  CTEs can greatly simplify the task of writing and maintaining SQL queries, views, … Continue reading Common Table Expressions and Recursion – SQL Server