01 - Programming (EN)

SQL and compare tables, IFS Files, directories

Today I’d like to share an interesting article written by Marco Riva on his blog Markonetools:

“Non è bello far paragoni… ma”
🔗 Read the full article here

In this piece, Marco offers a very practical reflection on comparing different software solutions and the valuable insights that can come from such comparisons.

It’s a post that encourages us to think critically and with clarity—going beyond trends and buzzwords to understand which tools or approaches truly bring value to our work.

Kudos to Marco for this contribution: content like this helps foster discussion and growth in our community!

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