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Three Months of Growing RepoDB Across Database Providers
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I want to take a step back and reflect on the last three months of work on RepoDB, because it has genuinely been one of the more intense stretches since I started the project.
Sparking New Ideas for the Data Platform
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I have been sitting with an idea for a while now, and I think it is time to write it down instead of just turning it over in my head.
Meeting Anders Hejlsberg, the Creator of C#
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There are people whose work shapes the entire course of your career without them ever knowing your name. For me, that person is Anders Hejlsberg, the creator of C#. Last November, I finally got to meet him in person, and it still stands as the biggest day of my professional life.
My Vision for RepoDB
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I recently posted a Tweet laying out, unfiltered, where I want to take RepoDB. I wrote it myself, without any AI assistance, because I wanted it to come across exactly as I think about it.
Pushing Hard for Oracle ODP Support for RepoDB
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For the past week, I have been heads-down working on bringing Oracle ODP (Oracle Data Provider for .NET) support to RepoDB. Below is a screenshot from my local Docker setup, which I have been using throughout this effort to run and validate against an actual Oracle database instance.
Miggyβs Journey to CS2 Competitive Gaming
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Outside of code, one of my favorite roles these days is being my son Miggyβs CS2 coach. A few weeks back, we struck a deal: if he can pull off 5 top plays across Deathmatch and Casual modes, I would reward him with 70 USD toward his favorite Knife skin in CS2.
Working on RepoDB: Extending Support to the Oracle Data Provider
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Today, I spent time working on RepoDB, extending its capability to support the Oracle data provider. Below is a screenshot of my local Docker setup while running and testing against an Oracle database instance.
Passed PrΓΈve i Dansk 2
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I am glad to share that last June 2026, I passed the PrΓΈve i Dansk 2 (Danish 2) examination with a grade of 7, which I already consider high given the scale used. Below is the content of the email I received with my results.
Publishing website for michaelpendon.com
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I am happy to announce that I published this website to share to the world the public information of me. I hope you enjoy reading more about me.