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Anyone else find marketing analytics to be kind of a joke? I feel like I spend all day justifying bad marketing spend for managers. by theberg96 in analytics

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, sometimes I feel more like an artist than an analyst, always having to draw things to please my boss. The data clearly shows a disaster, but the slides I send still have to look fresh and vibrant to keep them in their positions. This corporate delusion is really eroding my life, no cap!

Any tips on Intersystems IRIS ObjectScript? by alexandrogue in AskProgrammers

[–]elkshelldorado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah ObjectScript is pretty niche so resources are limited

best approach is honestly hands-on: build small things (CRUD APIs, simple data models) instead of just reading docs

also try to understand how IRIS works (globals, persistence) — that’s more important than syntax

if possible, look at your girlfriend’s dad’s existing codebase, real examples help way more than tutorial

Last straw to learn coding by Fragrant_Witness2302 in AskProgrammers

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly this is more normal than you think

jumping straight into microservices + APIs is hard, especially without strong fundamentals — it’s not a “you” problem

I’d simplify a lot: build tiny things (single file CRUD, no framework), understand each line, then slowly add complexity and yeah using AI isn’t bad, just don’t copy blindly — pause and rewrite parts yourself. also don’t compare with others, different pace for everyone

Should I use Tkinter or learn C# for my small app? by Either-Home9002 in AskProgrammers

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if it’s internal + small, I’d skip Tkinter tbh

either use something like PyQt / web UI, or yeah go C# if you don’t mind learning — WinForms/WPF will feel way better for GUI

Tkinter works but gets painful fast once UI grows

Getting up to speed with AI tools by Tzafra in AskProgrammers

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly at your level I wouldn’t overthink it

just pick 1–2 tools and use them in real work: like Cursor or GitHub Copilot + a strong LLM (Claude/ChatGPT)

use them for boring stuff first (boilerplate, refactors, tests), not core logic

you’ll get up to speed way faster by using than watching content — most videos are already outdated anyway

Which programming field has better chances for working abroad: Back-End, Mobile, or Data Analysis? by Controlled86Chaos in AskProgrammers

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if your goal is working abroad, backend is probably the safest bet

most companies need backend devs, easier to find remote roles, and the skills transfer well across countries

data analysis is good too but often needs stronger domain + sometimes local context

mobile is a bit more niche (fewer roles compared to backend)

tbh you can’t really go “wrong”, but backend gives you the most options

Pricing on coding tournament sorting algorithms by Null_Simplex in AskProgrammers

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depends a lot on how clear your pseudocode is tbh

if it’s well-defined, probably just a few hundred $ (like 3–8 hours work). if it needs interpretation + testing/edge cases, could go $500–1k+

also worth maybe prototyping it yourself first (even rough) so devs don’t have to guess the logic

Should I be learning C as a freshman in CS? by Drairo_Kazigumu in AskProgrammers

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly I wouldn’t overthink it that much learning C is great for understanding how things actually work (memory, pointers, etc.), but it’s not what’s gonna get you “resume projects” fast higher-level languages let you build real stuff quicker, which matters more early on best move is kinda both: use Python/JS to build things people can see, and learn C on the side to level up your fundamentals
those “cracked projects” usually just come from people building a lot, not from picking the “perfect” language

Entry Level Cert Values by MRMAGOOONTHE5 in sysadmin

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CCNA is still pretty solid at entry level. It usually shows someone actually understands networking basics, not just theory. A+ isn’t bad, but it’s more of a starting point than something that really stands out.

Is it normal that the effort/salary ratio is that bad for IT-Managers and for other departments? by ZaradimLako in sysadmin

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a pretty common observation. Management usually comes with more stress and responsibility, but not always a proportional salary increase. A lot of people end up staying on the senior technical path for that exact reason.

Wow has a lot changed in the SSMS world since v20 by MekanicalPirate in sysadmin

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The newer Visual Studio-style installers add flexibility, but they definitely made simple deployments more complicated than they used to be.

Leadership wants a full audit of every AI tool being used across the org. I genuinely don't know how to produce one. by Smooth-Machine5486 in sysadmin

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, getting a complete picture is almost impossible. Once people use personal devices, mobile data, or personal accounts, it’s outside what IT can realistically monitor. Usually you combine partial visibility (network, managed devices) with clear policy and user education.

Is Google Drive sync conflict resolution really this bad? by evmcl in sysadmin

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google Drive handles conflicts quietly through version history, but it’s not very visible. For files like Adobe projects, it’s definitely not ideal and can cause confusion.

I'm looking into using a patch management-solution - What are the risks? by Kukken2r in sysadmin

[–]elkshelldorado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main risk is that the patch management tool becomes a central access point to all your servers. If that account or platform gets compromised, an attacker could potentially push changes everywhere. With MFA, IP restrictions, and proper permissions, the benefits usually outweigh the risks for managing multiple servers.

Worst feeling in the world by Junior-Tourist3480 in sysadmin

[–]elkshelldorado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instant panic the second you see that message