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Sep 2019
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Episode 286: 286: SQL Smart with Nancy S...

Elise Shaffer
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Nancy Sheleheda, Senior Director of Application Development at PCT, joined Brittany to discuss why it is important to learn SQL, to engage in a debate on differences between a developer and a DBA and introduce some great resources to leveling up on SQL.

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