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Coding Blocks
by Allen Underwood, Michael Outlaw, Joseph Zack
The world of computer programming is vast in scope. There are literally thousands of topics to cover and no one person could ever reach them all. One of the goals of the Coding Blocks podcast is to introduce a number of these topics to the audience so they can learn during their commute or while cutting the grass. We will cover topics such as best programming practices, design patterns, coding for performance, object oriented coding, database design and implementation, tips, tricks and a whole lot of other things. You'll be exposed to broad areas of information as well as deep dives into the guts of a programming language. While Microsoft.NET is the development platform we're using, most topics discussed are relevant in any number of Object Oriented programming languages. We are all web and database programmers and will be providing useful information on a full spectrum of technologies and are open to any suggestions anyone might have for a topic. So please join us, subscribe, and invi
Episodes
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When to Log Out
Well, this is awkward. Coding Blocks is signing out for now, in this episode we'll talk about what's happening and why. We have had an amazing run, far better than we ever expected. Also, Joe recommends 50 games, Allen goes for the gold, and Outlaw is totally normal. (And we're not crying you're...
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Things to Know when Considering Multi-Tenant or Multi-Threaded Applications
For the full show notes head over to: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode241
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Two Water Coolers Walk Into a Bar
Grab your headphones because it's water cooler time! In this episode we're catching up on feedback, putting our skills to the test, and wondering what we're missing. Plus, Allen's telling it how it is, Outlaw is putting it all together and Joe is minding the gaps! View the full show notes here:...
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How did We Even Arrive Here?
For the full show notes please visit: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode239
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AI, Blank Pages, and Client Libraries...oh my!
It's Water Cooler Time! We've got a variety of topics today, and also Outlaw's lawyering up, Allen can read QR codes now, and Joe is looking at second careers. View the full show notes here: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode238 News As always, thank you for leaving us a review – we really...
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Alternatives to Administering and Running Apache Kafka
View the show notes on the web: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode237 In the past couple of episodes, we'd gone over what Apache Kafka is and along the way we mentioned some of the pains of managing and running Kafka clusters on your own. In this episode, we discuss some of the ways you can...
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Nuts and Bolts of Apache Kafka
Topics, Partitions, and APIs oh my! This episode we're getting further into how Apache Kafka works and its use cases. Also, Allen is staying dry, Joe goes for broke, and Michael (eventually) gets on the right page. The full show notes are available on the website at...
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Intro to Apache Kafka
We finally start talking about Apache Kafka! Also, Allen is getting acquainted with Aesop, Outlaw is killing clusters, and Joe is paying attention in drama class. The full show notes are available on the website at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode235 News Atlanta Dev Con is coming up, on...
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StackOverflow AI Disagreements, Kotlin Coroutines and More
https://www.codingblocks.net/episode234 Reviews iTunes: ivan.kuchin News Atlanta Dev Con September 7th, 2024 https://www.atldevcon.com/ Topics People trying to remove their answers from StackOverflow to not allow OpenAI to use their answers without permission/recognition?...
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Llama 3 is Here, Spending Time on Environmental Setup and More
Full episode show notes can be found at: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode233
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Ktor, Logging Ideas, and Plugin Safety
Picture, if you will, a nondescript office space, where time seems to stand still as programmers gather around a water cooler. Here, in the twilight of the workday, they exchange eerie tales of programming glitches, security breaches, and asynchronous calls. Welcome to the Programming Zone, where...
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Importance of Data Structures, Bad Documentation and Comments and More
Full show notes at: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode231
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Decorating your Home Office
This 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...
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Multi-Value, Spatial, and Event Store Databases
We 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 Thanks for the...
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Overview of Object Oriented, Wide Column, and Vector Databases
Show notes at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode228
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Picking the Right Database Type - Tougher than You Think
For the full show notes, head to: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode227
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There is still cool stuff on the internet
This 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…
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Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024
For the full show notes head over to https://www.codingblocks.net/episode225
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Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends 2024
This 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...
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2023 Holiday Season Developer Shopping List
To see all the items on 2023's holiday shopping list, head over to https://www.codingblocks.net/episode223
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Gartner and your Life Partners
News Thanks for the reviews! Debug Dugg myotherproglangisjava Daniel Kastinen The call for speakers is open till December 15th for Orlando Code Camp Sony announces a9 III: World's first full-frame global shutter camera (dpreview.com) Technology Adoption Roadmap for Midsize Enterprises 2022-2024...
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Open Telemetry - Instrumentation and Metrics
https://www.codingblocks.net/episode221
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Keyboards, Cloud Costs, Static Analysis, and Philosophy
We'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...
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Code Confidence using NASA's Ten Simple Rules
See the full episode's show notes at: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode219
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GitHub Actions
In 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...
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Tracing Specifics - Know your System with OpenTelmetry
See the full show notes and join in the discussion by heading to https://www.codingblocks.net/episode217
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What is OpenTelemetry?
In 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 Thanks for the reviews Lanjunnn and scott339! Allen made the video on generating a...
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Software in Audio and How to Lead
See full show notes at: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode215
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Team Leadership, TUIs, and AI Lawsuits
In 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....
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Better Application Management with Custom Apps
See the full show notes at: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode213
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Errors vs Exceptions, Reddit Rebels, and the 2023 StackOverflow Survey
In 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...
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Easy and Cheap AI for Developers, Reddit API Changes and Sherlocking
You can find the full show notes at: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode211
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Gitlab vs Github, AI vs Microservices
In 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...
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Supporting Your Code, README vs Wiki and Test Coverage
In 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. For the full episode show notes, visit:...
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Water Cooler Gpt
We'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 Want to score Vue.js London...
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Understanding Serial Transactions for Databases like Redis
This episode is a deep dive on serial transactions and how they're even possible. For the full show notes go to: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode207
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Lost Updates and Write Skew
What 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...
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ChatGPT and the Future of Everything
There'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...
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Weak Isolation and Snapshotting
Ever 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...
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Multi-Object Transactions
It'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. The full show notes for this episode are available at...
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications – Transactions
We 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. The full show notes for this episode are available at...
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2023 Resolutions
Michael 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. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode201. News Thanks…
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200th Episode Extravaganza!
We take a few to 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...
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Job Hopping an Favorite Dev Books
We 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...
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Technical Challenges of Scale at Twitter
We 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 full show notes for this episode are available at…
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The 2022 Shopping Spree
It'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. The full show notes for this episode are...
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As the Watercooler Turns
We 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. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode196. News Want to...
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Git from the Bottom Up – Reset, Stash, and Reflog
We 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. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode195. Sponsors Retool – Stop wrestling with UI…
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Git from the Bottom Up – The Index
This 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. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode194. News Want to help out…
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Git from the Bottom Up – Rebasing
It'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. The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode193. News Thanks for the review...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The world of computer programming is vast in scope. There are literally thousands of topics to cover and no one person could ever reach them all. One of the goals of the Coding Blocks podcast is to introduce a number of these topics to the audience so they can learn during their commute or while cutting the grass. We will cover topics such as best programming practices, design patterns, coding for performance, object oriented coding, database design and implementation, tips, tricks and a whole lot of other things. You'll be exposed to broad areas of information as well as deep dives into the guts of a programming language. While Microsoft.NET is the development platform we're using, most topics discussed are relevant in any number of Object Oriented programming languages. We are all web and database programmers and will be providing useful information on a full spectrum of technologies and are open to any suggestions anyone might have for a topic. So please join us, subscribe, and invi
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Allen Underwood, Michael Outlaw, Joseph Zack
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