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Re: What is DDE?

• Posted by Ray Smith <smithr at IX.NET.AU> Jan 10, 2001
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>> I needed a break, as well as the fact that I am studying (supposed to
>> be studying!) for my Microsoft Certified Solution Developer Certificate.
>> I passed the first exam and have 3 to go which will take a few months.
>
>What do they test and what does it mean (besides six figures, I mean)?

What is tested?
The material tested is quite broad but focuses alot on COM components,
ADO (data access) usage, MTS (that's Microsoft Transaction Server!),
and SQL server.
There is also an elective exam and an advanced analysis exam.

I had used VB (I'm doing the VB strand) quiet a bit previously but not
alot of the things that where tested  ... so even people who have used VB
alot may need to study a few areas extensively.

What does it mean?
It is a nice qualification to have, but you still need experience when
going for that job.  It doesn't mean you are a great programer, or
even that you can program.  It just means you how to use most of
what MS believe to be the important technologies.

I used to be a die hard VB fan, then I was a die hard Euphoria fan ...
now I just realise all languages have pros and cons and you use the one
you know the best or best suited for the job.

Ray Smith