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Thoughts on Coldfusion Codename Zeus (v10 I assume)
I watched this presentation by Rakshith Naresh and here are some things I am excited about: Function enhancements, closures, anonymous functions. It’s Coldfusion, so I am assuming that there will be something wrong with them this next version (just like their … Continue reading
Using Freemarker in Coldfusion
It was quite a pain trying to find a decent template system to use in Coldfusion. I finally landed on Freemarker, because I had used it’s syntax before. I had to jump through some hurdles to finally figure out how … Continue reading
AlanClendenin.com Launched
Well, a much overdue update to my father’s website has been completed. AlanClendenin.com has been launched on GSL Solutions’ FrontRunner CMS. Check it out, I’m rather proud of it. It’s the perfect communication tool for my father, who is politically … Continue reading
Thoughts on CMS’s as Version Control Systems
I got myself to thinking about versioning content in a content management system. It seems to me that when it comes down to it versioning of content is integral to the success of long term usability of a CMS. As … Continue reading
SQL Server BULK INSERT Using a Data Field?
I have wondered for a while if there is a way to use SQL Server’s BULK INSERT command using BLOB or CLOB data Instead of a local file. The reason for this is that when writing imports, using both Coldfusion … Continue reading
Git for Windows Users
Here I am compiling information as a windows user that I needed or should have known while working with Git. CRLF Issues Git by default uses binary mode to transfer files. On windows to prevent line break issues the option … Continue reading
A List Apart Survey, 2008
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MS SQL Server Time Dimension UDF
I use this function when writing reports. Use: SELECT time.Date , Count(tab.ID) AS [Count] FROM dbo.TimeDimension(’1/1/2007 00:00:00′, ’12/31/2007 23:59:59′, ‘month’, 1) time LEFT OUTER JOIN TempTable tab ON tab.DateCreated BETWEEN time.Date AND time.DateEnd Here is the function. I don’t know … Continue reading
MD5 Hash in SQL Server 2000 and 2005, 32 bit and 64 bit
SQL Server 2000 xp_MD5 at http://www.codeproject.com/database/xp_md5.asp Also works in SQL Server 2005 32 bit SQL Server 2005 DECALRE @Data varchar(MAX) SubString(master.dbo.fn_varbintohexstr(HashBytes(‘MD5′, @Data)), 3, 32) Works in SQL Server 2005 32 and 64 bit Solution found at http://www.codeproject.com/database/xp_md5.asp?df=100&forumid=32460&select=1519990#xx1519990xx
My Introduction
Hello there, this is my first blog at tylerclendenin.com. To start let me tell you a little about myself. I am a web developer at GSL Solutions. I am the keytar player for the band falterboy. I like manga and … Continue reading