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# [Second Time Around](https://spendolini.blog/second-time-around?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Almost 20 years ago to the date, I submitted my resignation to Oracle to go start my own company. It was a difficult decision to make, as APEX - or HTML DB as it was called then - was just starting to gain traction. However, I was presented with an o...

Sep 15, 2025 · 2 min read · spendolini.blog  
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[Padraic Doran](https://hashnode.com/@PDoran)

[Sep 26, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/second-time-around/68c8105e7ba9d9069f1b989d/comment/68d62aa2b89cd306cd8ea2d6)

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[John Fitzgerald](https://hashnode.com/@fitzgeraldjohnf)

[Sep 21, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/second-time-around/68c8105e7ba9d9069f1b989d/comment/68cfe755504823dbb76b3b2f)

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