To Object or not to object??? Or who cares?
So many blogs - so many issues. So many people trying to FORCE me into objects. Sometimes it feels like round peg square hole. Bang it enough and I will change my shape. Really?????!!!! I had fun reading some of the blogs today and had to add my own. It's my invitation to start thinking differently and helping all of us. Jan. 4, 2012
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It's an Anniversary!!! A Milestone - something to be excited about!
WOW! I can't believe it - It's been a year. A year of hard work, fun, and collaboration. Our next edition of SAP Mentor's Quarterly is out. This will be the first of our second year. Or the last of last year. Confused? Read on... Dec. 29, 2011
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Consultant vs. Clients and new technology
Learning about new technologies - been there, done that, wrote a blog already... But now assume you know the technologies / or don't. What's the difference between a consultant and client? Or is there one? Nov. 22, 2011
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Switching Gears - Have you heard about the Hana Online InnoJam?
Have you heard about THE HANA Challenge ( contest, fun event, learning event, Demo your skill) Online InnoJam Contest? The first 100 ideas are IN! No judging, no who has the most thumbs up, none of that. Your idea in! You will be in the contest. Nov. 21, 2011
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Reality vs. the developer's dream world
My SCN friend Kumud pointed out that we know we should be programming X, but real world challenges force us to program Y. Why is that? Shouldn't we have the time to focus on the "newer" / "older" to us technologies? Wouldn't it make sense? Nov. 15, 2011
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"Old Debate" Objects vs. Structural programming
Well to most of us the obvious answer is objects all the way. Why? Well hopefully this as well as the many other blogs, articles, training will help you. I know there are other shops out there hanging onto structural programming. Nov. 14, 2011
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Continue to build On Genuine Demo Jam Awesomeness
There was another excellent blog by Thorsten. It got many of us thinking, how could Demo Jam at SAP Teched be better? Be more like the "Old Days". Is there a way? You tell us. Nov. 9, 2011
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How dare anyone comment that Old Grey Haired programmers have to stay with OLD Technology
Really? Really!!! I can't design a good user interface because I was working with SAP when... I should be limited to the backend - ABAP side of things. No WAY! Nov. 4, 2011
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SAP Mentor's Quarterly Q3 is out!
The SAP Mentors Quarterly Q3 is not published. We are still working on it. It is after all only Q1 isn’t it? Oh that is right! It is Q3. Well in that case – I guess we are published and out there for your viewing pleasure.  Nov. 2, 2011
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Interviewer vs. Interviewee The fight, challenge is on!
It's the challenge. The fight. The fight for the job. The fight for finding the best person for your open job. So the fight is on! Which are you? Interviewer or Interviewee? If you are like me you have been both. Oct. 26, 2011
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Development Fun ??!!! - Maintenance a four letter word
ABAP Fun - Maintenance. Well there are people who LOVE maintenance. They work on enhancements to other people's code happily. They work in firefighter mode, and can quickly find the problem and fix it. Glory? Do they get the glory? Do they get respect? Or are the lowest of low in development? Oct. 24, 2011
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"Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" a great phrase from a great Man - what does it mean?
"Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish", these are great words from a great man. What does that phrase mean to you? I know I looked through the internet and didn't find two answers exactly the same. I did read the speech. I plan on buying the book; however, I haven't read it yet. So here is a journey and some self thoughts. Wow - Kumud who asked me the question, has me thinking. I hope she will you too! Oct. 18, 2011
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What's in a name? Let's debate it again!
This is a SHORT - can you believe it? - SHORT blog about the question that has been asked here in different forums, in different areas, and perhaps other blogs. If I find them I'll point you too them. If you know them leave a comment. Oct. 12, 2011
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Jumping off the cliff with no soft landing in sight
On-Site, Off-site, Onshore, Offshore, Customer Resources, Consulting Resources - what models have you been in? Which do you wish you could avoid? What does the future hold? I'll let you know my PERSONAL experience, not ANY REFLECTION from my company or the consultanting firms that have been here. I got all that out rather quickly. It's a long read. But I try to tackle a touchy subject. No one wants to hear the words, you are outsourced. Oct. 11, 2011
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I've been to Innojam and.., won! No not that way - I wasn't on the demojam stage.
Innojam - I lived! I played with new technology! It was fun, exhausting, and I met a lot of people. And I won, not from the judges, but by my standards it was a true win. Oct. 4, 2011
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Heading back to 2009 - JUST A DEVELOPER????!!!!
Developers - what do they do? They develop, right? No need to understand the process. Why? They just code. A developer's a dime a dozen. It's now 2011 the tools are easier, we really don't even need a developer most of the time!!!! Sep. 28, 2011
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SAP Innojam Mobilization - Man or Woman? Diversification, What's that?
Saturday and Sunday Mobilize Your Business Processes!!! What a great sounding event. Where are all the women? At home, trying to juggle a job, a fun event Teched, and their family. What should she take a Saturday and Sunday away from home?  Sep. 24, 2011
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Riddle me this: A developer and a Taxi driver what do they have in common?
A super short blog. I'm FINALLY starting to get tired. My body is not used to a 3 hour time change. I know many people had a lot worse time change than I had. So I AM Whiny. And sick - thank you airplane. This blog is about a riddle what does a developer have in common with a Taxi cab driver? Sep. 20, 2011
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Why do we need a session on inclusion? What does it mean?
Embracing Inclusion with Design Thinking; Driving Innovation - that was the title of the "session" - really seminar that I went to Wednesday night at SAP Teched Las Vegas. So what does it mean? Why do we even need to have it?  Sep. 19, 2011
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Speaking at Las Vegas Teched - Failure
Failure - We all learn from it! BUT do I have to learn in front of 20+ of my peers? Really? A speakers nightmare. Sep. 15, 2011
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SAP Teched - LV almost here!
SAP Teched 2011. For me it's in LV. Here's some of the interesting spots that I've found. Maybe you can add some more. Sep. 8, 2011
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SAP Teched Las Vegas - Expert Networking Sessions
Teched Las Vegas - So close... It's almost here! Have you heard about Networking Sessions with the Experts? Ever gone to one? They seem to be one of the things that are the least advertised and the most missed! Growl. Missed. We miss opportunities to speak one on one with someone who has just presented something interesting. Or what about those people that you follow? Some of them may be there. YOU HAVE MISSED THEM! Why? Lack of promoting a great initiative. Sep. 1, 2011
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Blog Categories - Where do you post your blog?
My turn to rant. I just got some more feedback that I've heard before. Why did you post this blog in that category? So I'm ranting about it. Because I've heard it more than one time. Mayb our new SCN will help. Aug. 25, 2011
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Wizards, Werewolves, Monsters, Creatures of the Dark, and a Happy little gnome - MMMM what is this?
The children of the dark are hiding. They are spies, monsters, ghost, and ghouls. Or maybe they are winning and outside where you can see them. And you? You are working with them! And of course you work with the happy little gnomes. Maybe some giants that are good natured. Or Ogres that want to step on you! Or Ogre's that want to keep you safe. Aug. 24, 2011
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SAP Inside Track Chicago - An Idiot's follow up
Idiot! What an Idiot! I can't believe I didn't follow up. SAP Inside Track Chicago - it was a great success, and we did get feedback! Aug. 17, 2011
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Blog - It's a Blog - What else could it be?? An introduction to our MQ!
And so - you are thinking this is a blog! Wrong! OK you are not wrong, at least technical you are not wrong. This is an introduction to the second MQ. What's MQ you think - read on! The last part of the blog - is me ranting. I'm in the mood this morning. So as long as you read the first part - I'm happy. Aug. 16, 2011
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So you've decided to go to Teched!
YES! You've decided to go to Teched. Now what to go to? Hands-on? Lectures? Are you making an agenda or just going with the flow? How about that InnoJam thing? What is that?- Aug. 11, 2011
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Sap Teched - Reasons not to go!
So many blogs, so many reasons to go to Teched, so many ideas on how to get there. I've even written a blog about it. BUT there are so many reasons not to go. Here they are! Aug. 2, 2011
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ABAP Web Dynpro - Old Dog Tricks CD120 at Vegas Teched
ABAP Webdynpro - My favorite new thing that I have learned. Oh how cool it is. Really - no old timer could have anything that they could use to make it better! I only use all the new information that I learned about Webdynpro. ABAP Webdynpro really has nothing to do with old programming. WRONG!!!! Aug. 1, 2011
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Who needs to learn new Technology? I already know everything I need to get a great Review!
I already know everything to do my job - and do it well! So I don't need to know anything about those new type technology. ABAP Objects? Heck who needs them. I can do the same thing in regular old ABAP much quicker. I don't plan on using anything new. After all my company is on an SAP release that doesn't support the newer technology. AND we do not want to be on the bleeding edge.  Jul. 22, 2011
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SAP Inside Track Chicago and St Louis JULY 15!!!!
SAP Midwest Inside Tracks! Two going at the same time Streaming to share speakers, and for you too! Jul. 14, 2011
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Did you know Thomas Jung is going to the Midwest SAP Inside Track?
Have you heard? We have a ton of great speakers! One of them happens to be Thomas Jung. Talk about star power. I wrote a blog and was asked how Thomas and Peter could do all the things they do. I thought - I have no idea... So I asked. Here's Thomas's responses. Jun. 29, 2011
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SAP Inside Track - The free way to get training!
We've been talking - blogging - about taking the time to invest in yourself. There are many ways to do it. But why not take advantage of a free seminar? SAP Inside Track is coming! July 15 in Chicago and St. Louis. And boy do we have a great group of speakers lined up! Jun. 27, 2011
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Invest time in yourself!
Are you just a developer? Do you work for a company full-time? Do you have time to learn new things? When, how, should you take the time to develop new skills. IE Learn and use new technology. Jun. 21, 2011
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A way to have fun! (And Learn a little too)
This is a fun video blog about our upcoming SIT - SAP Insider Track. It is coming up FAST. July 15th. I had a lot of fun making it... We will all have fun going to the event(s). Jun. 16, 2011
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Bad good, and Great Consultants???
Ranting!!! Beware this is a ranting blog from the customer side of things. Consultants can be a necessary evil or a wonderful experience - it can be one or the other. PURE .... !!! Or Pure heaven. Or neither just a good experience.  Apr. 29, 2011
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How blogging has changed my every day life!
Blogging! What fun - isn't it? We - Tom and I - did a collobrative blog. That made things even more interesting. We are from two different areas, two different places in the world, and we both have the same great experience. (I different ways - of course) The subject: Blogging. Apr. 20, 2011
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Sharing SAP Knowledge!
Sharing Knowledge? Should you do it? It is a waste of time. Our Jr. SAP people just want the easy way out. They want us to GIVE them the information. Apr. 18, 2011
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Free Mini SAP TechED!!!! Local to the Midwest
Have you heard about SAP Inside Track? It's a cool way of Networking, learning new skills, and brushing up on the old ones. Sound familiar? Mini SAP TechEd - one day of intense learning. The Presenters are all volunteers! Apr. 15, 2011
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REALLY?!!! Do we need another magazine?
What – another magazine! We have blogs. We have books. We have forums. We have all of these wonderful ways of getting information. Speaking of information – Innovation, TechEd speaking, First publication, Mentor’s mentor, Idea Place – all fun places for information sharing. Where can you find it all?  Jan. 4, 2011
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I'm a ROCK Star!!!!!! Teched from the Interviewee
As i sit in living room , my animals around me happily sleeping. The cats are curled with there most important person of the moment, whoever will pet them. The dogs are happy with any attention that we give them Tech Ed seems a million of miles away. I learned so many things, my head my explode. Here's an interestng moment at TechEd - I WAS A ROCK STAR for a long 15 minutes. ROCK STAR!!!!! It was for a short time. But I'd like to share it with you. You too could be a Rock Star! Nov. 16, 2010
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The Thankful List - SCN Does something well?
There are many different people and/or things that cause a positive impact to our life! This time of the year I reflect upon some of them. Nov. 16, 2010
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The SCN Choice Soscar has found a home!
SCN choice award "Oscar" or "Soscar" winner Michelle talks about the experience.  Oct. 31, 2010
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Las Vegas Teched 2010
Here I am - Thursday evening... Teched is almost over. This is my recap of the event + Innovation weekend musing added to the end Oct. 21, 2010
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Innovation Weekend Business Case
Innovation weekend in Las Vegas. Next weekend - can you believe it? Here's one of the many business cases that will be presented for your consideration.  Oct. 11, 2010
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Raising the barn - SCN
Good old fashioned barn raising - SCN network and a new SAP mentor what does it all mean? Oct. 4, 2010
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Non-Profit Project or Innovation Weekend
Innovation weekend. But what is Innovation weekend? Have you read about it already? We need help defining our business cases and narrowing our scope. Sep. 30, 2010
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New Project - SCN Sustainability
There are many places where SCN could be improved. Will you take the time to talk about solutions? Aug. 30, 2010
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Las Vegas TechEd 2010 - CD110: ABAP Tips Session Preview
Going to TechEd? Thinking about going? This is a quick post about the session: CD110 - Back to ABAP Basics: Tips that will Make you Shine!  Aug. 12, 2010
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DMS documents into ABAP Web Dynpro
Getting DMS data into an ABAP Web Dynpro was challenging. After looking at many different post we came up with a solution. Aug. 6, 2010
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TechEd 2010 - Why Go?
Why Teched? Why this year? Why another blog on Teched? What are some of the myths that I've heard? Just some of the questions I try to answer with this blog. Jul. 23, 2010
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Presenting - who me?
Speaking. Really?! That's what I thought last year and the year before, this year and probably next year. The benefits of speaking at TechEd and other functions make it worth the effort. Jun. 17, 2010
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OSS - Finding notes
Finding notes in OSS is a challenge. Sometimes a large challenge. After reading a blog about "how to find tables", I thought I'd share what I do when looking for OSS notes. Jan. 18, 2010
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The SAP Search for information
My experience with SCN. How I got started. What I use it for. OK - I use it for just about everything lately. Dec. 28, 2009
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RPM - Project Portfolio Management
RPM. What exactly is RPM/cProjects? Well it's project portfolio management of course. Wow! What exactly can it do? What are the things you can customize? Where are the resources that are used for help? Nov. 25, 2009
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SAP TechEd Phoenix - expert networking sessions
Did you notice the links when you set up your agenda for Teched? One of them was to expert networking sessions. It might be worth exploring if you haven't already. I'd like to share infomation on 3 that I am hosting. Sep. 24, 2009
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Just a developer?!
The functional team can put together great specifications. Then it is just a matter of translating those specifications to code. It should be simple really. Developers do not need to know all the information. They only need to be given specifications, and they should program exactly what is on the specifications. Really?!!! Warning - very long Rant. Aug. 26, 2009
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SAP TechED - CD203 - ABAP proxy and SAP NetWeaver Process Integration
TechEd Phoenix is fast approaching. I'd like to detail the session CD203 so you can prepare. What is really going to be presented? Why should you go to THIS session? Jul. 29, 2009
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SAP Community Day - SAP TechEd
Community day! I've been to one community day. I loved it. I got the chance to "speak" - it was more of a time to share information. This year we are doing more things with coummunity day. Why not submit a session? Jul. 28, 2009
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Interfacing Shipments How?
Interface and Integration. It's always a fun topic. Here are some ideas on how to integrate into SAP from a third party for distribution. There are some links to new pages on ABAP proxy and the integration of shipments.  Jun. 16, 2009
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Beginners journey into Enhancement Framework
This is a Step-by-step of my first enhancement using enhancement framework. This is written by an Enhancement Framework beginner and meant for beginners.  Nov. 5, 2008
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Community Day - ABAP tips-n-tricks Part 2
The slide deck and notes from my community day session. I added second blog post. The first one only had a link to the community day descriptions. I couldn't upload a slide deck there.  Sep. 26, 2008
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Community Day - ABAP tips-n-Tricks - Old and New
Community day: Session on old ABAP tips and Tricks. As it was pointed out to me at community day these could be used in the new ABAP environment as well. Sep. 17, 2008
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Reflections from the Developer’s challenge
My reflections on the Developer's challenge. A day by day account of what happened in our team. Jun. 12, 2008
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SAP TechEd '08 - Prior and After TechEd
Sap TechEd '08 is coming up fast! This is my experience for selling TechEd to your boss. It also gives my way of preparing for TechEd, and techniques on how I've implemented/shared what I've learned.  May. 20, 2008
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Tips for the MII Beginner
Tips for the MII Beginner. This shows some basic hints for the xMII beginner. It provides some suggestions on queries, templates, folder organization and static data. May. 5, 2008
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Learning and using new technology
There are many different ways to provide solutions for projects. But how do you as a developer, use the new technology? Where do you get started? This blog provides some solutions to those questions.  Apr. 30, 2008
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