Coding Blocks
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 924 ratingsBecome the best software developer you can be
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
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.
Software Reliability Engineering – Hope is not a strategy
March 28, 2022 00:03 - 5 MBIt's finally time to learn what Site Reliability Engineering is all about, while Jer can't speak nor type, Merkle got one (!!!), and Mr. Wunderwood is wrong.
The Great Resignation
March 14, 2022 00:50 - 5 MBWe're living through the tail end, maybe?, of the Great Resignation, so we dig into how that might impact software engineering careers while Allen is very somber, Joe's years are ... different, and Michael compares Apples to Apples.
Minimum Viable Continuous Delivery
February 28, 2022 01:03 - 5 MBWe dive into what it takes to adhere to minimum viable continuous delivery while Michael isn't going to quit his day job, Allen catches the earworm, and Joe is experiencing full-on Stockholm syndrome.
#CBJAM 22 Recap
February 14, 2022 03:19 - 5 MBWe have a retrospective about our recent Game Ja Ja Ja Jam, while Michael doesn't know his A from his CNAME, Allen could be a nun, and Joe still wants to be a game developer.
PagerDuty’s Security Training for Engineers, The Dramatic Conclusion
January 31, 2022 03:01 - 5 MBWe wrap up our discussion of PagerDuty's Security Training, while Joe declares this year is already a loss, Michael can't even, and Allen says doody, err, duty.
PagerDuty’s Security Training for Engineers, Penultimate
January 18, 2022 01:03 - 5 MBWe're pretty sure we're almost done and we're definitely all present for the recording as we continue discussing PagerDuty's Security Training, while Allen won't fall for it, Joe takes the show to a dark place, and Michael knows obscure, um, stuff.
PagerDuty’s Security Training for Engineers! Part Deux
January 04, 2022 01:03 - 5 MBWe continue our discussion of PagerDuty's Security Training presentation while Michael buys a vowel, Joe has some buffer, and Allen hits everything he doesn't aim for.
PagerDuty’s Security Training for Engineers
December 20, 2021 01:13 - 5 MBWe're taking our time as we discuss PagerDuty's Security Training presentations and what it means to "roll the pepper" while Michael is embarrassed in front of the whole Internet, Franklin Allen Underwood is on a full name basis, and don't talk to Joe about corn.
What is a Game Engine?
December 06, 2021 02:35 - 5 MBWith Game Ja-Ja-Ja-Jamuary coming up, we discuss what makes a game engine, while Michael's impersonation is spot-on, Allen may really just be Michael, and Joe already has the title of his next podcast show at the ready.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Secondary Indexes, Rebalancing, Routing
November 22, 2021 02:12 - 5 MBWe wrap up the discussion on partitioning from our collective favorite book, Designing Data-Intensive Applications, while Allen is properly substituted, Michael can't stop thinking about Kafka, and Joe doesn't live in the real sunshine state.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Partitioning
November 08, 2021 01:03 - 5 MBWe crack open our favorite book again, Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann, while Joe sounds different, Michael comes to a sad realization, and Allen also engages "no take backs".
The 2021 Shopping Spree
October 25, 2021 02:04 - 5 MBThe Mathemachicken strikes again for this year's shopping spree, while Allen just realized he was under a rock, Joe engages "no take backs", and Michael ups his decor game.
Should You Speak at a Conference?
October 11, 2021 02:03 - 5 MBWe discuss the pros and cons of speaking at conferences and similar events, while Joe makes a verbal typo, Michael has turned over a new leaf, and Allen didn't actually click the link.
Transactions in Distributed Systems
September 27, 2021 01:14 - 5 MBJoe goes full shock jock, but only for a moment. Allen loses the “Most Tips In A Single Episode: 2021” award, and Michael didn’t get the invite notification in this week’s episode. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode168. Sponsors Datadog – Sign up today for a free 14 day trial […]
Docker Licensing, Career and Coding Questions
September 13, 2021 01:46 - 5 MBSome things just require discussion, such as Docker's new licensing, while Joe is full of it, Allen *WILL* fault them, and Michael goes on the record.
Why Get Into Competitive Programming?
August 30, 2021 01:45 - 5 MBWe step away from our microservices deployments to meet around the water cooler and discuss the things on our minds, while Joe is playing Frogger IRL, Allen "Eeyores" his way to victory, and Michael has some words about his keyvoard, er, kryboard, leybaord, ugh, k-e-y-b-o-a-r-d!
Are Microservices … for real?
August 16, 2021 00:03 - 5 MBWe decide to dig into the details of what makes a microservice and do we really understand them as Joe tells us why we really want microservices, Allen incorrectly answers the survey, and Michael breaks down in real time.
2021 State of the Developer Ecosystem
August 01, 2021 00:33 - 5 MBWe dive into JetBrains' findings after they recently released their State of the Developer Ecosystem for 2021 while Michael has the open down pat, Joe wants the old open back, and Allen stopped using the command line.
What is GitHub Copilot?
July 19, 2021 02:21 - 5 MBIt's time to take a break, stretch our legs, grab a drink, and maybe even join in some interesting conversations around the water cooler as Michael goes off script, Joe is very confused, and Allen insists that we stay on script.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Leaderless Replication
July 06, 2021 00:03 - 5 MBWe wrap up our replication discussion of Designing Data-Intensive Applications, this time discussing leaderless replication strategies and issues, while Allen missed his calling, Joe doesn't read the gray boxes, and Michael lives in a future where we use apps.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Multi-Leader Replication
June 21, 2021 00:56 - 5 MBWe continue our discussion of Designing Data-Intensive Applications, this time focusing on multi-leader replication, while Joe is seriously tired, and Allen is on to Michael's shenanigans.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Single Leader Replication
June 07, 2021 00:03 - 5 MBWe dive back into Designing Data-Intensive Applications to learn more about replication while Michael thinks cluster is a three syllable word, Allen doesn't understand how we roll, and Joe isn't even paying attention.
Some Fun APIs
May 24, 2021 02:17 - 5 MBWe couldn't decide if we wanted to gather around the water cooler or talk about some cool APIs, so we opted to do both, while Joe promises there's a W in his name, Allen doesn't want to say graph, and Michael isn't calling out applets.
Making Money with Code
May 10, 2021 03:18 - 5 MBWe talk about the various ways we can get paid with code while Michael failed the Costco test, Allen doesn't understand multiple choice questions, and Joe has a familiar pen name.
Write Great APIs
April 26, 2021 00:54 - 5 MBWe discuss all things APIs: what makes them great, what makes them bad, and what we might like to see in them while Michael plays a lawyer on channel 46, Allen doesn't know his favorite part of the show, and Joe definitely pays attention to the tips of the week.
How to Scrum
April 12, 2021 02:28 - 5 MBWe discuss the parts of the scrum process that we're supposed to pay attention to while Allen pronounces the m, Michael doesn't, and Joe skips the word altogether.
What is Scrum?
March 29, 2021 01:20 - 5 MBDuring today's standup, we focus on learning all about Scrum as Joe is back (!!!), Allen has to dial the operator and ask to be connected to the Internet, and Michael reminds us why Blockbuster failed.
Show Recursion Show
March 15, 2021 02:12 - 5 MBWe dig into recursion and learn that Michael is the weirdo, Joe gives a subtle jab, and Allen doesn't play well with others while we dig into recursion.
Specialize or Bounce Around?
March 01, 2021 01:31 - 5 MBIt's been a minute since we last gathered around the water cooler, as Allen starts an impression contest, Joe wins said contest, and Michael earned a participation award.
Why is Python Popular?
February 15, 2021 01:03 - 5 MBWe dig into all things Python, which Allen thinks is pretty good, and it's rise in popularity, while Michael and Joe go toe-to-toe over a gripe, ahem, feature.
Game Jam Lessons Learned
February 01, 2021 01:06 - 5 MBWe step back to reflect on what we learned from our first game jam, while Joe's bathroom is too close and Allen taught Michael something (again).
Who Owns Open-Source Software?
January 18, 2021 03:00 - 5 MBWe discuss all things open-source, leaving Michael and Joe to hold down the fort while Allen is away, while Joe's impersonations are spot on and Michael is on a first name basis, assuming he can pronounce it.
Our Favorite Developer Tools of 2020
January 04, 2021 01:03 - 5 MBWe start off the year discussing our favorite developer tools of 2020, as Joe starts his traditions early, Allen is sly about his résumé updates, and Michael lives to stream.
Into the Octoverse
December 21, 2020 01:03 - 5 MBIt's the end of 2020. We're all tired. So we phone it in for the last episode of the year as we discuss the State of the Octoverse, while Michael prepared for the wrong show (again), Allen forgot to pay his ISP bill and Joe's game finished downloading.
We
December 07, 2020 01:03 - 5 MBWe discuss the things we're excited about for 2021 as Michael prepared for a different show, Joe can't stop looking at himself, and Allen gets paid by the tip of the week.
What is a Developer Game Jam?
November 23, 2020 01:06 - 5 MBWe learn all the necessary details to get into the world of developer game jams, while Michael triggers all parents, Allen's moment of silence is oddly loud, and Joe hones his inner Steve Jobs.
The DevOps Handbook – Create Organizational Learning
November 09, 2020 02:25 - 5 MBWe wrap up our deep dive into The DevOps Handbook, while Allen ruined Halloween, Joe isn't listening, and Michael failed to... forget it, it doesn't even matter.
The 2020 Shopping Spree
October 26, 2020 01:19 - 5 MBIt's our favorite time of year where we discuss all of the new ways we can spend our money in time for the holidays, as Allen forgets a crucial part, Michael has "neons", and Joe has a pet bear.
The DevOps Handbook – Enable Daily Learning
October 12, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 155 MBWe dive into the benefits of enabling daily learning into our processes, while it's egregiously late for Joe, Michael's impersonation is awful, and Allen's speech is degrading.
The DevOps Handbook – The Value of A/B Testing
September 28, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWe wrap up the second way from The DevOps Handbook, while Joe has a mystery episode, Michael doesn't like ketchup, and Allen has a Costco problem.
Is Kubernetes Programming?
September 14, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 47 MBWe gather around the water cooler to discuss some random topics, while Joe sends too many calendar invites, Allen interferes with science, and Michael was totally duped.
The DevOps Handbook – Enabling Safe Deployments
August 31, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWe learn the secrets of a safe deployment practice while continuing to study The DevOps Handbook as Joe is a cartwheeling acrobat, Michael is not, and Allen is hurting, so much.
The DevOps Handbook – Anticipating Problems
August 17, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBWe're using telemetry to fill in the gaps and anticipate problems while discussing The DevOps Handbook, while Michael is still weird about LinkedIn, Joe knows who's your favorite JZ, and Allen might have gone on vacation.
The DevOps Handbook – The Technical Practices of Feedback
August 03, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour - 51 MBIt's all about telemetry and feedback as we continue learning from The DevOps Handbook, while Joe knows his versions, Michael might have gone crazy if he didn't find it, and Allen has more than enough muscles.
The DevOps Handbook – Architecting for Low-Risk Releases
July 20, 2020 00:03 - 2 hours - 57.5 MBOur journey into the world of DevOps continues with The DevOps Handbook as Michael doesn't take enough tangents, Joe regrets automating the build, err, wait never regrets (sorry), and ducks really like Allen.
The DevOps Handbook – The Technical Practices of Flow
July 06, 2020 00:02 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWe begin our journey into the repeatable world of DevOps by taking cues from The DevOps Handbook, while Allen loves all things propane, Joe debuts his "singing" career with his new music video, and Michael did a very bad, awful thing.