Modern object relational mappers have come a long, long way since the dark days of writing DataTableAdapters, CRUD stored procedures, or worse inlining dynamic SQL strings. In fact, they are so good now and come packed with so many fancy features it’s almost surprising people are still hung up on using the same old generic repository pattern that abstracts it all away and aims for the lowest common denominator.
Nov 27, 2013
Repository Pattern Hell (Part 3): Enlightenment
Nov 26, 2013
Repository Pattern Hell (Part 2): Wish List
It’s cathartic and whiny and all to bemoan the repository silliness as I have, but what about a real alternative? What is one supposed to do? Is there a better way? I’m glad you asked that!
Nov 25, 2013
Repository Pattern Hell (Part 1): Disillusionment
The older I get the more I dislike the oft venerated Repository Pattern — at least as it is usually implemented and suggested. In fact, I’ve gone through just about every attitude, from ignorance, indifference, mild interest, eager learner, ardent supporter, frustrated friend, disillusioned, and now to somewhere close to outright disdain. Yep, I’ve become a hater, which isn’t something I like to be about anything… but here I am.
Nov 3, 2013
Anime Reviews: AnoHana, HenNeko, Little Busters!
Three mini-reviews for series that probably deserved full reviews, but for various reasons I’ve just got less to say.
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