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Why Fast SQL Matters More Than You Think (And How to Get There)
I'll never forget this moment. It was 2 PM on a Wednesday, and our stakeholders were waiting for a report that should have taken five minutes to run. It was still spinning at the 12-minute mark. My manager asked if something was wrong. I had no idea. The query looked...
From SQL to Strategy: How to Turn Queries into Business Results
My boss rejected my 'perfect' SQL query. It took me 3 hours to solve a 5-minute problem. We often jump to complex functions when simple ones work better. Then, we don't connect the queries with the real outcomes in a way that affects business results. I've failed...
More output won’t help you.
I recently noticed a toxic push for more action, often at the expense of oneself. We've become consumed with breaking into data analytics or growing our careers. The demand for more output made us into grind-mode drones. Everyone talks about: Sending more applications...