DATENAME() function in SQ Server

SQL has a DateName function, however it takes a datetime as a parameter, not a number Usage is as follows DATENAME(month,date) returns Month Name Sample Query SELECT DATENAME(month, GETDATE()) AS ‘Month Name’—————————— Output: January   Suppose i want to print previous month date, how can i do. There is a quick way. print(DATENAME(month,DATEADD (month , […]

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Got Microsoft Codename “Dallas”! CTP Invitation Today

Today i got Microsoft Codename “Dallas”! CTP Invitation from Microsoft. What is Microsoft Codename “Dallas”! Microsoft® Codename “Dallas” is a new service allowing developers and information workers to easily discover, purchase and manage premium data subscriptions in the Windows Azure platform. Dallas is an information marketplace that brings data, imagery, and real-time web services from […]

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Flex 4 (Codename: Gumbo)

Flex 4 (Codename: Gumbo) For the latest information on the next major release of Flex SDK and Flash Builder 4(codenamed “Gumbo”), check out the Flex 4 page on the Adobe Open Source site: http://opensource.adobe.com/wiki/display/flexsdk/Gumbo. The Flex 4 page includes the latest milestones, as well as links to the various public specifications. Also, you can check […]

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From Data Pipeline to Agent Pipeline: How AI Changes the Architecture

Executive Summary The evolution from traditional data pipelines to AI-driven agent pipelines represents one of the most significant architectural shifts in enterprise computing since the move from monoliths to microservices. This transformation is not merely an incremental improvement—it fundamentally redefines how organizations think about data processing, orchestration, and system design. For two decades, Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) […]

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Mastering C# Records: When, Why, and How to Use Them in Production

After years of working with C# in enterprise environments, I’ve seen developers struggle with the same question: when should I use a record instead of a class? The answer isn’t as straightforward as the documentation suggests. In this article, I’ll share my perspective on records—battle-tested patterns, surprising gotchas, and the decision framework I use in […]

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From AI Pilots to Production Reality: Architecture Lessons from 2025 and What 2026 Demands

A Beginning-of-Year Reflection for Enterprise Architects and Technical Leaders As we step into 2026, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the seismic shifts that defined enterprise architecture in 2025—and the hard lessons learned when AI hype met production reality. What began as breathless excitement around generative AI and LLMs has matured into a more nuanced […]

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