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Some Thoughts About Random Generation

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:59:32 GMT

Generating string values is a type of random value generation which is more common than the past in the modern programming scenarios. However, there are several ways to generate random integers and strings based on your development platform and your requirements.

Selecting Random Records With SQL

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:46:02 GMT

Have you ever wanted to be able to SELECT a random record or records from a database table, but was unsure how to do it with SQL, instead of through code? Fortunately there is a way to do it in SQL Server (and MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2, SQLite, and yes, even your favourite, MS Access), and I'll show you how.

Cool WPF Note taker application

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:46:01 GMT

This is a cool WPF created application for note taking. No more sticky notes

Random (and fake) surname generator

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:01:01 GMT

Answering a code challenge by Jon Galloway (also here in DotNetKicks) to generate random surnames, here's my solution. Feel free to use it for your grid or database needs !