Coding Blocks
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Importance of Data Structures, Bad Documentation and Comments and More
April 01, 2024 02:03 - 5 MBIn this episode, Allen, Joe and Michael finally make it back to record together! Allen revisits the basics, Michael kicks off boomer hour nicely, and JZ let’s us know that the dream of an 8-bit looking keyboard is not dead. News Topics Tips
Decorating your Home Office
March 18, 2024 00:54 - 5 MBThis time we are missing the “ocks”, but we hope you enjoy this off…ice topic chat about personalizing our workspaces. Also, Joe had to put a quarter in the jar, and Outlaw needs a cookie. The full show notes are available on the website at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode230 News Thank you for the review Szymon! Want to leave […]
Multi-Value, Spatial, and Event Store Databases
March 04, 2024 01:51 - 5 MBWe are mixing it up on you again, no Outlaw this week, but we can offer you some talk of exotic databases. Also, Joe pronounces everything correctly and Allen leaves you with a riddle. The full show notes are available on the website at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode229 News Multivalue DBMS Spatial DBMS Event Stores Resources we like […]
Overview of Object Oriented, Wide Column, and Vector Databases
February 19, 2024 00:55 - 5 MBWe have a different combination of the hosts for this episode where we continue the series on the types of database systems available and why you might choose one over another. Michael continues impressing by recalling everything we’ve ever said on our 500+ hours of podcasts, Allen enjoys learning about a database system he’d never […]
Picking the Right Database Type – Tougher than You Think
February 05, 2024 00:50 - 5 MBYou asked, we listened! A request from one of our Slack channels was to go over the various types of databases and why you might choose one over another. Join us in another information filled episode where Joe won’t be attending the event he’s been promoting and Allen tries to keep his voice together for […]
There is still cool stuff on the internet
January 21, 2024 17:33 - 5 MBThis episode we are talking about keeping the internet interesting and making cool things by looking at PagedOut and Itch.io. Also, Allen won’t ever mark you down, Outlaw won’t ever give you up, and Joe took a note to say something about Barbie here but he can’t remember what it was. The full show notes […]
Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024
January 08, 2024 00:55 - 5 MBIt’s that time of year…the time we (reluctantly) look back at what we said we were going to do this past year and see if we actually did it. Then, we repeat history and set some goals we’ll likely look back and wish we’d accomplished this time next year. In addition, we continue with the […]
Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends 2024
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBThis episode we are talking about the future of tech with the Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends 2024. Also, Allen is looking into the crystal ball, Joe is getting lo, and Outlaw is getting into curling. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode224. News Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends 2024 No surprise, […]
2023 Holiday Season Developer Shopping List
November 25, 2023 22:28 - 5 MBIt’s that time of year again when the three of us reflect on the things we’ve bought and loved, or the things we want to get…and want to love…So, come join us in this episode for our usual amount of fun while seeing if there’s anything that might make your shopping list! A small note […]
Gartner and your Life Partners
November 13, 2023 00:57 - 5 MBEver looked at a Gartner report? We talk about the Technology Adoption Roadmap for Midsize Enterprises 2022, and the cloud services you’re married to in this episode. Also, Joe’s drumming up business ideas, Allen’s laying down the law and Outlaw never forgets. See the full show notes a https://www.codingblocks.net/episode222 News Technology Adoption Roadmap for Midsize […]
Open Telemetry – Instrumentation and Metrics
October 30, 2023 00:04 - 5 MBJoin us as we get back into the world of Open Telemetry. Piggy-backing on previous conversations from the Google SRE series as well as DevOps, metrics and instrumentation is a key component of understanding what’s happening with your systems. Follow along as Michael, Allen and Joe dive into Open Telemetry’s Metric offerings. Reviews Huge thanks […]
Keyboards, Cloud Costs, Static Analysis, and Philosophy
October 15, 2023 23:50 - 5 MBWe’ve got a smorgasbord of delights for you this week, ranging from mechanical switches to the cloud and beyond. Also, Michael’s cosplaying as Megaman, Joe learns the difference between Clicks and Clacks, and Allen takes no prisoners. See the full show notes a https://www.codingblocks.net/episode220 News The Show Resources We Like Tip of the Week
Code Confidence using NASA’s Ten Simple Rules
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBWe’ve mentioned in the past that the code we write isn’t maintaining heartbeats or being used in life-critical settings, but what if your code is? NASA happens to be a company who has code that is life and mission critical and it’s very possible it won’t even be accessible once it leaves earth. In this […]
GitHub Actions
September 17, 2023 23:50 - 5 MBIn this episode, we are talking all about GitHub Actions. What are they, and why should you consider learning more about them? Also, Allen terminates the terminators, Outlaw remembers the good ol’ days, and Joe tries his hand at sales. See the full show notes at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode218 News What are GitHub Actions? Workflows Jobs Steps Actions […]
Tracing Specifics – Know your System with OpenTelmetry
September 05, 2023 23:29 - 5 MBGet a behind the scenes intro to some of the interesting conversations we have before we even get into the content. We’ll be jumping into the meat of this episode and looking at the specifics of tracing using OpenTelemetry. Before we do that though, we should probably find out what special 2-liter containers Outlaw uses […]
What is OpenTelemetry?
August 21, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBIn this episode, we’re talking all about OpenTelemetry. Also, Allen lays down some knowledge, Joe plays director and Outlaw stumps the chumps. See the full show notes at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode216 News What is OpenTelemetry? It’s all about Observability Reliability and Metrics Distributed Tracing To truly understand what distributed tracing is, there’s a few parts we have to […]
Software in Audio and How to Lead
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBIn this episode, Allen, Michael and Joe discuss the latest update with the Reddit saga, software for designing audio and reproducing analog sounds, an open-ended interview question and tips on how to be a great leader. Reviews Huge thank you for that! News Episode If you were going to create a web service / api […]
Team Leadership, TUIs, and AI Lawsuits
July 23, 2023 23:03 - 5 MBIn this episode, we’re talking about the history of “man” pages, console apps, team leadership, and Artificial Intelligence liability. Also, Allen’s downloading the internet, Outlaw has fallen in love with the sound of a morrvair, and Joe says TUI like two hundred times as if it were a real word. See all the show notes […]
Better Application Management with Custom Apps
July 10, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBLast episode, it might have been said that you can become a senior engineer in just one short year. Our amazing slack community spoke up and had some thoughts on that as well…we revisit that, and what does senior even mean?! Join us for that and much more as Allen plays more with ChatGPT, Michael […]
Errors vs Exceptions, Reddit Rebels, and the 2023 StackOverflow Survey
June 25, 2023 23:55 - 5 MBIn this episode, we’re talking about lessons learned and the lessons we still need to learn. Also, Michael shares some anti-monetization strategies, Allen wins by default, and Joe keeps it real 59/60 days a year! The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode212. News Exceptions vs Errors in Java Question from Twitter: (thanks […]
Easy and Cheap AI for Developers, Reddit API Changes and Sherlocking
June 11, 2023 23:51 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe’re back after a brief break for a busy month of May, and we’re here to talk about some pretty cool stuff happening in the developer world. Outlaw took vacation and can remember nothing, Joe introduces us to Sherlocking, and Allen discovered what all the fuss was about with Chat GPT as a software developer. […]
Gitlab vs Github, AI vs Microservices
May 15, 2023 00:10 - 5 MBIn this sequence of sound, we compute Joe’s unexpected pleasure in commercial-viewing algorithms, Michael’s intricate process of slicing up the pizza, and Allen’s persistent request for more cheese data augmentation. Will you engage in this data streaming session? The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode210. Resources we like Tip of the week
Supporting Your Code, README vs Wiki and Test Coverage
May 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBIn this episode we talk about several things that have been on our mind. We find that Joe has been taken over by AI’s, Michael now understands our love of Kotlin, and Allen wants to know how to escape supporting code you wrote forever. News Visited with Jamie Taylor from the .NET Core Podcast, Tabs […]
Water Cooler GPT
April 16, 2023 23:58 - 5 MBWe’re doing a water cooler talk today. Also, Allen can tell you how not to leak secrets, Michael knows how to work a spreadsheet, and Joe has been replaced by an AGI. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode208. Topics Resources we like
Understanding Serial Transactions for Databases like Redis
April 03, 2023 03:00 - 5 MBWe’ve got a new / old opening…Allen goes off / on script? Michael denies Joe the “swing” vote, and Joe is all in on AI assistance Testing for concurrency issues is hard because it’s non-deterministic – basically you get unlucky due to the timing of things Serializability Common Implementations Actual Serial Execution Encapsulating transactions in […]
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Lost Updates and Write Skew
March 20, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBWhat are lost updates, and what can we do about them? Maybe we don’t do anything and accept the write skew? Also, Allen has sharp ears, Outlaw’s gort blah spotterfiles, and Joe is just thinking about breakfast. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode206. News Preventing Lost Updates Detecting Lost Updates […]
ChatGPT and the Future of Everything
March 06, 2023 00:58 - 5 MBThere’s this thing called ChatGPT you may have heard of. Is it the end for all software developers? Have we reached the epitome of mankind? Also, should you write your own or find a FOSS solution? That and much more as Allen gets redemption, Joe has a beautiful monologue, and Outlaw debates a monitor that […]
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Weak Isolation and Snapshotting
February 20, 2023 01:01 - 5 MBEver wonder how database backups work if new data is coming in while the backup is running? Hang with us while we talk about that, while Allen doesn’t stand a chance, Outlaw is in love, and Joe forgets his radio voice. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode204. News Thanks for […]
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Multi-Object Transactions
February 06, 2023 01:49 - 5 MBIt's time we learn about multi-object transactions as we continue our journey into Designing Data-Intensive Applications, while Allen didn't specifically have that thought, Joe took a marketing class, and Michael promised he wouldn't cry.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Transactions
January 23, 2023 04:24 - 5 MBWe decided to knock the dust off our copies of Designing Data-Intensive Applications to learn about transactions while Michael is full of solutions, Allen isn't deterred by Cheater McCheaterton, and Joe realizes wurds iz hard.
2023 Resolutions
January 02, 2023 01:03 - 5 MBMichael spends the holidays changing his passwords, Joe forgot to cancel his subscriptions, and Allen's busy playing Call of Duty: Modern Healthcare as we discuss the our 2023 resolutions.
200th Episode Extravaganza!
December 19, 2022 01:00 - 5 MBWe step back and look at how things have changed since we first started the show while Outlaw is dancing on tables, Allen really knows his movie monsters, and Joe’s math is on point. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode200. News Thanks for the review nickname222Apple<3! Want to help us […]
Job Hopping and Favorite Dev Books
December 05, 2022 01:00 - 5 MBWe talk about career management and interview tips, pushing data contracts “left”, and our favorite dev books while Outlaw is [redacted], Joe’s trying to figure out how to hire junior devs, and Allen’s trying to screw some nails in. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode199. News Thanks for the reviews […]
Technical Challenges of Scale at Twitter
November 21, 2022 01:00 - 5 MBWe take a peak into some of the challenges Twitter has faced while solving data problems at large scale, while Michael challenges the audience, Joe speaks from experience, and Allen blindsides them both.
The 2022 Shopping Spree
November 07, 2022 03:12 - 5 MBIt's that time of year where we've got money burning a hole in our pockets. That's right, it's time for the annual shopping spree. Meanwhile, Fiona Allen is being gross, Joe throws shade at Burger King, and Michael has a new character encoding method.
As the Watercooler Turns
October 24, 2022 02:01 - 5 MBWe gather around the watercooler to discuss the latest gossip and shenanigans have been called while Coach Allen is not wrong, Michael gets called out, and Joe gets it right the first time.
Git from the Bottom Up – Reset, Stash, and Reflog
October 10, 2022 03:13 - 5 MBWe wrap up Git from the Bottom Up by John Wiegley while Joe has a convenient excuse, Allen gets thrown under the bus, and Michael somehow made it worse.
Git from the Bottom Up – The Index
September 26, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBThis episode, we learn more about Git's Index and compare it to other version control systems while Joe is throwing shade, Michael learns a new command, and Allen makes it gross.
Git from the Bottom Up – Rebasing
September 12, 2022 01:40 - 5 MBIt's time to understand the full power of Git's rebase capabilities while Allen takes a call from Doc Brown, Michael is breaking stuff all day long, and Joe must be punished.
Git from the Bottom Up – Commits
August 29, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWe are committed to continuing our deep dive into Git from the Bottom Up by John Wiegley, while Allen puts too much thought into onions, Michael still doesn't understand proper nouns, and Joe is out hat shopping.
Git from the Bottom Up – Blobs and Trees
August 15, 2022 00:21 - 5 MBIt's surprising how little we know about Git as we continue to dive into Git from the Bottom Up, while Michael confuses himself, Joe has low standards, and Allen tells a joke.
Understanding Git
August 01, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBAfter working with Git for over a decade, we decide to take a deep dive into how it works, while Michael, Allen, and Joe apparently still don't understand Git.
Stack Overflow 2022 Survey Says …
July 18, 2022 00:04 - 5 MBOnce again, Stack Overflow takes the pulse of the developer community where we have all collectively decided to switch to Clojure, while Michael is changing things up, Joe is a future predicting trailblazer, and Allen is "up in the books"
Site Reliability Engineering – More Evolution of Automation
July 05, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWe're going back in time, or is it forward?, as we continue learning about Google's automation evolution, while Allen doesn't like certain beers, Joe is a Zacker™, and Michael poorly assumes that UPSes work best when plugged in.
Site Reliability Engineering – Evolution of Automation
June 20, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWe explore the evolution of automation as we continue studying Google's Site Reliability Engineering, while Michael, ah, forget it, Joe almost said it correctly, and Allen fell for it.
Site Reliability Engineering – (Still) Monitoring Distributed Systems
June 06, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWe finished. A chapter, that is, of the Site Reliability Engineering book as Allen asks to make it weird, Joe has his own pronunciation, and Michael follows through on his promise.
Site Reliability Engineering – Monitoring Distributed Systems
May 23, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWe haven't finished the Site Reliability Engineering book yet as we learn how to monitor our system while the deals at Costco as so good, Allen thinks they're fake, Joe hasn't attended a math class in a while, and Michael never had AOL.
Site Reliability Engineering – Eliminating Toil
May 09, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWe say "toil" a lot this episode while Joe saw a movie, Michael says something controversial, and Allen's tip is to figure it out yourself, all while learning how to eliminate toil.
Site Reliability Engineering – Service Level Indicators, Objectives, and Agreements
April 25, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWelcome to the morning edition of Coding Blocks as we dive into what service level indicators, objectives, and agreements are while Michael clearly needs more sleep, Allen doesn't know how web pages work anymore, and Joe isn't allowed to beg.
Site Reliability Engineering – Embracing Risk
April 11, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBWe learn how to embrace risk as we continue our learning about Site Reliability Engineering while Johnny Underwood talked too much, Joe shares a (scary) journey through his mind, and Michael, Reader of Names, ends the show on a dark note.