What are the Crappy Code Games - Tips on how to win?

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This is part of a series on the Crappy Code Games The background Who can enter? What are the challenges? What are the prizes? Why should I attend? Tips on how to win Tips on how to win Each test has some different aspect that will define how you win. In this post we will give you some tips on how to try and win. As a starter why not watch some of the sessions from previous SQLBits Storage sessions Sessions on IO The background Who can enter? What are the challenges? What are the prizes? Why should...(read more)

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