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"The Controls collection cannot be modified because the control contains code blocks"

Published on September 2, 2023

🎯 **The Problem:** The error message "The Controls collection cannot be modified because the control contains code blocks" occurs when you try to modify the Controls collection of a control that contains code blocks (e.g., `<% ... %>`). In this case, th

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How do I split a delimited string so I can access individual items?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Splitting Delimited Strings: Accessing Individual Items Made Easy! 🧩 👋 Hey there tech enthusiasts! Are you tired of dealing with long delimited strings and struggling to access individual items? We've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll explore

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How to get current page URL in MVC 3

Published on September 2, 2023

📝🤔 Hey there tech enthusiasts! Today I'm going to help you solve a common problem in MVC 3: getting the current page URL. 🌐 So, imagine you're building a neat blog with a Facebook comments plugin. Everything is working fine, but you need to pass the cu

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MySQL Error: : "Access denied for user "root"@"localhost"

Published on September 2, 2023

# MySQL Error: : 'Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' If you're encountering the MySQL error 'Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost'', you're not alone. Many users face this issue when trying to access their MySQL database using the root user. Do

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MySQL: @variable vs. variable. What"s the difference?

Published on September 2, 2023

# MySQL: @variable vs. variable. What's the difference? <p>🤔 So you're curious about the difference between @variable and variable in MySQL? Well, you've come to the right place! Let's dive in and unravel this mystery together, shall we? 💫</p> ## Under

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How do I (or can I) SELECT DISTINCT on multiple columns?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Select Distinct on Multiple Columns: A Complete Guide 📝✨ Are you facing the challenge of retrieving rows from a table where two columns combined are all different? 🤔 Do you want to find sales records that don't have any duplicates based on the

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MySQL select 10 random rows from 600K rows fast

Published on September 2, 2023

📢 **MySQL: Select 10 Random Rows from 600K Rows, FAST!** 🎲 Are you feeling lost in a sea of 600K rows, desperately searching for an efficient way to randomly select just 10 of them? Fear not, dear reader! I have heard your cry for help and have come bea

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Is it possible to specify condition in Count()?

Published on September 2, 2023

📝 **Blog Post: Can I Specify a Condition in Count()?** **Introduction** Counting rows in a database table is a common operation in data analysis and management. However, what if you want to count only the rows that meet specific criteria? Is it possible

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How to get a list of column names on Sqlite3 database?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Get a List of Column Names in Sqlite3 Database? 📊 Are you planning to migrate your iPhone app to a new database version? Worried about not having certain column names saved? We've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll walk you through the co

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How to delete duplicate rows in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Delete Duplicate Rows in SQL Server? 💥 Have you ever encountered a situation where your SQL Server table has duplicate rows and you're scratching your head trying to figure out how to remove them? 😫 Don't worry, we've got you covered! ## The P