Re: A database theory resource - ideas

Bernard Peek <bap_at_alpha.shrdlu.com> wrote:

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>Personally I'm quite happy with the "Dummies" approach. Firstly I recognise
>the name as a marketing gimmick and I'm not tempted to take it literally.
>Secondly, I've had to learn new subjects in a hurry and the Dummies books
>are pretty useful for figuring out what not to do if you want to keep your
>job beyond day one. Lastly, I've seen some very smart people do some very
>dumb things when they are outside their area of expertise. All of us are
>dummies sometimes.

     I prefer the term "beginner". There is too much confusion in the industry between intelligence and knowing and their converses stupidity and not knowing. I do not wish to add to that morass.

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

Computerese Irregular Verb Conjugation:

     I have preferences.
     You have biases.
     He/She has prejudices.