Most of the 4GL applications us CIS types develop with don't require us to address memory directly (of course we do garbage handling). You are describing lower level coding. I agree that CS grads...

" Or would you want a a team of CS code junkies with a decent understanding of the business?"

I guess that is where we don't agree. I want someone with a very good understanding of the business...

Your experiences may differ. I think that CS and CIS programs vary quite a bit. Some of the CS programs "stuck in the 80s" comes to mind for me, however some of the CS programs are fantastic. I...

I believe that would be superior DB design because not only do you have a unique PK for each identifying row, it is unique across the DB. Maybe that is 4 or 5 NF...I never read much past 3 :-) I...

Perhaps I don't understand the functionality of the sequence clearly, how exactly are you to you use the sequence if it isn't attached to an individual entity? Or are you saying the sequence is like...

You know, this feature isn't in Oracle as I recently discovered. Is it considered bad to use autoincrementing numbers? Certainly makes it easy to maintain a primary key with little effort. I am...

Ooops. I should have also specified R.* in my select. Will get you every time :-)

First, you need to add some unique primary keys. That will make joining much easier and the code more readable. Look up "normalization" in google and try to get to 3NF. Second, use "not exists"...

Another great "feature" brought to you by Microsoft :-)

My company does the same. The problem is that they aren't actually saving money. There are hidden expenses that are not so hidden after awhile.

It really depends on how you look at IS. Does...

I simply don't agree with this. I think the answer depends on what work you are doing at these Fortune 500 companies. The company I work for is looking for systems analysts and is outsourcing the...

As far as getting hired now, I think companies will go for either and it isn't a huge difference. IS is more attractive than before because most of the lower level skills are heading offshore. I...