100 Days of Code, Day 2: Building a NoSQL Database in Go

Today was a continuation on building the NoSQL database in Go that I started on Day 1 of the challenge. There are several areas that I needed to build out after setting up the bones of the project yesterday. I needed to structure the data, define the individual commands, and set up the socket to

100 Days of Code, Day 1: Starting off with ‘Go’

I’ve been away from creating content for awhile. In the past year I graduated from college, got engaged, and began work as a technical consultant. Talk about a busy but memorable year! I’ve grown my ability to code immensely over the past year thanks to some wonderful mentors, helpful peers, and challenging opportunities at Credera.

5 SQL Server Reporting Services Hacks That Everyone Should Know

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a powerful set of tools for distributing data within an organization. Users can pair SSRS with the report editor in Visual Studio to develop a variety of reports. But with such a range of reports, simple tasks, such as repeating a header or adding a default parameter value, are

Solving Community Problems with Open Source Tech Solutions

A quick definition: when I talk about open source technology, I am not necessarily referring to open source technology stacks like Python. I am referring to software solutions that can be freely distributed. Today we focus a lot on problems on a national scale. However, many of these issues can be addressed locally. Subjects like

How I Taught a Computer the Difference Between Lebron and Russell Westbrook

Have you ever been on Facebook and seen a promoted video for something you just purchased on Amazon and wondered “how did they know that”? Or have you ever been curious about how you get email advertisements that contain the exact products you’re interested in, even though you never signed up for them? Advertisers have