Throwback Thursday: January 29, 2026
In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit one of my favorite analogies for comparing traditional Access "version control" with real text-based version control.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
Learn to Love Text-Based Version Control with “Highlights for Children”
Why use text-based version control for visual objects like forms and reports? I’ll tell you why, but first, find all the differences between these two pictures…
Mike Wolfe
Make Your Access App More Resilient with Version Control
Reassembling the pieces of a fragile system is a fool’s (horse’s?) errand. Turning back the clock is a more reliable fix.
Mike Wolfe
Installing the Access Version Control Add-in: Step-by-Step
Looking to try version control with Microsoft Access? Start here by installing Adam Waller’s free and open-source Version Control Addin for MS Access.
Mike Wolfe
Developer Humor
King's men: sorry your highness...we couldn't put Humpty Dumpty back together again
— your bff alex (@psybermonkey) October 27, 2017
King (drunk af): let the horses try
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