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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 baseball lineup application just by chatting with ChatGPT ( youtube ) https://youtu.be/i6jSeLvoFmM Al...

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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. See all the show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode214 News Thanks for the reviews! itunes...

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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  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode212 . News Thanks for the review rioredwards! Want to help us out? Leave a review! ( /reviews )...

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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 episode are available at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode210 . Resources we like Stack Overflow is Ch...

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: https://www.codingblocks.net/episode209  

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 Also, Allen can tell you how not to leak secrets, Michael knows how to work a spreadsheet, and Joe has been replaced by an AGI.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 tickets? Tweet using both @CodingBlocks and #vuejs for a chance to win! ( vue.js ) How do you decide...

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  

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 https://www.codingblocks.net/episode206 . News Thank you for the amazing reviews! iTunes: JomilyAnv Want to help us out? Leave us a  re...

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 monitor that is a thumb size larger than his current setup. If you're in a podcast player and would prefer...

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 https://www.codingblocks.net/episode204 .

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  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode203. News Thanks for the reviews! iTunes: Dom Bell 30, Tontonton2...

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  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode202 . News Thanks for the reviews! iTunes: Jla115, Cuttin' Corner Barbershop, mi...

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 for the reviews CourageousPotato, Billlhead, [JD]Milo! Want to help us out? Leave us a  review . Gam...

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 Thanks for the review nickname222Apple

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 https://www.codingblocks.net/episode199 . After Media file Featured Image News Thanks for the reviews Ryan Barger...

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  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode198 . News Want to help us out? Leave us a  review ! The 2023 Game Ja-Ja-Ja Jam is coming up! Twitter has...

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 available at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode197 . Sponsors Retool  – Stop wrestling with UI libraries...

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 help out the show?  Leave us a review ! It's almost time to start talking about Ja Ja Ja Jamuary!...

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 libraries, hacking together data sources, and figuring out access controls, and instead start shipping app...

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 the show?  Leave us a review ! Ludum Dare is a bi-annual game jam that's been running for over 20 year...

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 Itsamritchahal! Want to help out the show?  Leave us a review ! Ludum Dare is a bi-annual game jam th...