by Ashok Aggarwal | Dec 7, 2006 | Database, Microsoft, Oracle, Programming, SQL, Technology
In some cases, I just don’t like the field-by-field logging when creating an audit trail for my database tables. While it might be needed in some cases (and it might make sense), most of the time, I am find that a simple audit table that stores an entire record...
by Ashok Aggarwal | Nov 29, 2006 | .NET, Business, Java, Programming, Technology
Well, it’s clear, JSF has a long way to go before it gets to the look-and-feel capabilities of ASP.NET 2.0 and 3.0. Interestingly, I don’t feel this is a function of the implementation of the frameworks, but instead of the marketing and the pure...
by Ashok Aggarwal | Nov 10, 2006 | .NET, Business, Database, Java, Programming, Project Management, SQL, Technology, Web Technology
I remember a time in enterprise technology when developers, albeit a small percentage, were “cowboys” – you know, people who “shoot from the hip”. I’m not talking about the irresponsible, incompetent people, but instead the people...
by Ashok Aggarwal | Nov 6, 2006 | Business, Database, Java, Oracle, Programming, SQL, Technology
It is no secret that [very good] IT resources are a rare breed in the enterprise IT world. But, what is not apparent to many managers, recruiters, and executives is “Why?”. All-too-often, developers, admins, architects, and higher level decision makers...