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C. Ross

20:43

Q: Is there still a need for writing SQL?

With so many ORM tools for most modern languages, is there still a use case for writing and executing SQL in a program, in a language/environment that supports them? If so why?

So ... ORM

Should I use it ... where's the cut off point where it's useful and not?

GoodEnough

21:27

How about some Futurama screencaps? I'm sure we could find a couple of interesting ones.

C. Ross

@GoodEnough not a bad idea

femputer maybe?

Jin

I think an actual screencap would be copyrighted. but we can mimic the idea

rchern

21:52

Not all programmers watch Futurama. Just saying. (;

Jin

@rchern lies

rchern

@Jin don't make me go psycho on you...you know I will. q:

Jin

ha.

ChrisF

@jin - how's the hunt for 404 and captcha images going?

Jin

22:09

@ChrisF I haven't really been hunting, except for reading people's suggestions on Meta.

i'm about 80% done with css conversion, but will need some intense testing this evening

i have to say, this design has been a bit challenging to convert.

C. Ross

@rchern not all programmers read xkcd, but ...

Jin

@CRoss AT LEAST WE CAN ALL AGREE ALL PROGRAMMERS LOVE STAR TREK

THE END.

C. Ross

ooh, can we talk about which series is best?!? </sarcasm>

Jin

TNG of course!

C. Ross

DS9

Jin

22:12

or the last 2 seasons of DS9

just don't mention the V word..

C. Ross

@Jin or E, if that even counts

ChrisF

There is only one true Star Trek.

79 episodes and 3 1/2 good movies

Jin

i never took V serious, only watched it because it was the only series on TV at one point.

however I can't forgive it for ruining Q's character

ChrisF

and the Borg. They got less threatening with every episode they were in

Jin

oh yeah, that too.

btw since you guys are here to keep me company, you get a treat.

you're looking at the pure html/css version.

i'm still adding more sprite images in.

ignore the accepted answer background

Star Trek

Proposed Q&A site for devoted Star Trek fans who love Vulcans, Klingons, Romulans, Andorians, Telarites, Betazoids, Bajoran, Cardassians, Trills and Humans. Note that Borgs, Jem'Hadar and Q are strictly not allowed.

Currently in definition.

hey @MichaelStum

ChrisF

22:26

@Jin Yeah - but that would be admitting something to the whole internet ;)

Oops I just remembered I've flagged that I "Like" Star Trek on Facebook ;)

Jin

i'm a proud nerd.

i really wish there's another ST series. growing up, there was always one on tv

ChrisF

I watched it when it first aired in the UK - 1969 and watched every episode every time it was on.

I remember the anticipation of the movies and TNG

Michael Stum

/wave

@Jin Question Text looks a bit too condensed IMHO

Jin

I thoroughly enjoyed the last ST movie. It's probably my fav. the casting was great.

@MichaelStum i'm still playing with the letter-spacing. but what do you think about the font itself?

ChrisF

@Jin You mean the new one with Sylar as Spock?

Jin

22:31

i feel it works for the theme. i didn't want to use a standard arial/helvetica font because i feel they're too OS defaultish.

@ChrisF yes. when i first saw him on Heroes, I thought whoa he'd make a good Spock, without makeup..

Michael Stum

The Uhura/Spock plot felt a bit too tacked on. Making him struggle with his human part is an interesting idea, but there is room for improvement. I wouldn't mind a new Series in that Universe, but I think the new Kirk has yet to prove himself. All the ST Series had great Captains.

Jin

hello @Pierre303

Pierre 303

Hello Jin

Congratulation for your last layout.

Jin

@Pierre303 thanks!

ChrisF

I wasn't sure when heard about the movie, but I've seen it 3 times now and enjoyed it each time. Not sure about the "comedy relief" turn by Simon Pegg as Scotty though. Hope he tones it down for the sequel.

Michael Stum

22:41

@Jin It's clear and readable, but for example the C looks too narrow (That's what I meant with too condensed). Maybe it just looks weird because it's different from all the other fonts, not sure. It's nice to look at, it just looks out of place a bit

Jin

@MichaelStum ok. jeff's on the fence about it too. i'll see how the community respond to it. i always do post launch tweaks anyway.

rchern

@Jin No. q:

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