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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Thanks for the input, I think I will do more or less this. There is no way, in the time available that I can get a subset of the data onto my laptop, with any certainty of working. Its too complex (I am s'posed to still be working here too!)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>I will choose some code and think on pros and cons of the solution we found and why we chose it.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>I will show some stored procs too, as they look a little like voodoo and imply the data is indeed too complex to implement on my laptop.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>I think I will also show the Process flow and Functional Design Docs, that I drafted, as I think they show some reasonable att'n to detail :)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>I won't worry too much about code that will compile, just view them as collections of descriptive functions that highlight my methodologies (commenting etc) and understanding of the technologies (Data Access mechanisms, logging etc).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>God I hate interviews (especially when I really need it :} )</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Cheers peeps,</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Dominic</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>>Again I agree. There is nothing like showing a working system. If I were you I printout a copy or two </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>>of one module - one which was challenging and in which you take pride in the solution you came up with. >Present them with the code as an example of your work and then ignore it. Let them make the first move in >going though your code.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>>Your presentation should now concentration on how the module works </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>>within the system. The advantages you solution gave of the others you looked into and why. Show how </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>>that modules make life better for the users. In short - show that you are more than just a coding </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>>monkey, that you understand customer and user issues as well.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>>Steve</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>>P.S.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>>Best of luck</FONT>
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