Re: Use of MAX?

Carel,

I'll agree with you EXCEPT that in the 21st century, people want answers, they really don't want to *learn* anything and while this is a short-term mentality that can come back to haunt you, it's pretty common nowadays.

Even Googling can have nasty side effects: Bad examples, flat out wrong examples, endless rabbit trails, etc. So while I don't want to encourage folks to post without searching first, asking a question which may have an obvious answer on the Internet doesn't compare with a definitive answer from someone like Birgitta.

I try not to lean on the list because I am old school and like to learn and retain. But, I think 80% or better of folks today who need technical answers want just THE answer, not to walk a manual and learn anything. Again, short sighted and misguided but unfortunately, reality (IMHO).

Pete Helgren
www.petesworkshop.com
GIAC Secure Software Programmer-Java

On 7/22/2015 4:56 AM, Carel Teijgeler wrote:

Without sounding offending, but this is a simple RTFM.

This has been advised many times to you, but for every simple SQL question you come to this list, while a simple search on the Internet or the appropriate manual would have helped you.

Have you ever considered to take a course in SQL or read a book/article on the basic principles on SQL? I advice you to do it. It saves you a lot of time.

Regards,
Carel Teijgeler