Y2k: An Autobiography

One of the biggest misconceptions about Y2K is that it was much to do about nothing. 'Nothing happened' is the generally accepted narrative. This episode is a litany of errors. Those than came before 'Y2K' was a thing, Those that we caused while trying to fix what we found, the problems we found and had no choice but to fix, the problems that happened on the 'day' and all the many problems that continued long after January 1st 2000... all the way up to 2020 AND the ones that will inevitably show up as we cross specific trip wires in the future. Y2K was an issue - we have the receiptsThe Premium version of this episode is located here: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/Y2K

This time around - we focus on how exactly we 'solved' Y2K. From full date expansion to adding Century codes, from the Temporary fix that was date windowing,  to something out of Star Trek called Time Warping. And of course, all the implications for any of the fixes that we deployed. 

How we fixed Y2K, from Field Expansion to Date Windowing, from Time Warping Data to TriageCORRECTION to the description... )This is what happens when you work when down with the creeping crud). The title is correct... It IS about the tech problem and it sets the stage for fixing it via the techniques mentioned. THIS episode is JUST the technical details that affected HOW we'd apply the fixes described. Note to self -- Murphy's laws are always in play... even in session descriptions. sigh.

Peter explains what were the drivers behind the Y2K concerns and his determination to get people to pay attention to the issue.You can email him at: Pdejager@Technobility.com

A quick update on the status of the PodcastIdentifies the plan for at least 10 episodes, the schedule and support options. The real show begins Jan 1st

If you'd like to see the video component of this? Head to: https://vimeo.com/327913268If you'd like to contact me, perhaps to be interviewed as part of the series? You can do that via; Pdejager@technobility.com

This is just a place holder... stay tuned (and spread the word)