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We 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. These show notes, in all of their full sized digital glory, can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode142 , where you can join the conversation, for those using their podcast player to read this. Sponsors Datadog  – Sign up today for a free 1...

We 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. If you're reading these show notes via your podcast player, you can find this episode's full show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode141 . As Joe would say,  check it out  and join the conversation. Sponsors Datadog  –...

We 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. For those of you that are reading these show notes via their podcast player, you can find this episode's full show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode140 . Sponsors Datadog  – Sign up today for a free 14 day tri...

We'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. You can find these show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode139 , in case you're reading these within your podcast player. Sponsors Datadog  – Sign up today for a fre...

It'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. For those that use their podcast player to read these show notes, did you know that you can find them at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode138 ? Well, you can. And now you know, and knowi...

Our 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. If you're reading these show notes via your podcast player, you can find this episode's full show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode137 , where you can be a part of the conversa...

We 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. These show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode136  for those reading this via their podcast player. Sponsors Datadog.com/codingblocks  – Sign...

We review the Stack Overflow Developer Survey in the same year it was created for the first time ever, while Joe has surprising news about the Hanson Brothers, Allen doesn't have a thought process, and Michael's callback is ruined. If you're reading these show notes via your podcast player, you can find this episode's full show notes and join the conversation at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episo...

As we learn from Google about how to navigate a code review, Michael learns to not give out compliments, Joe promises to sing if we get enough new reviews, and Allen introduces a new section to the show. For those reading this via their podcast player, this episode's full show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode134 . Sponsors University of California, Irvine Division of Con...

We learn what to look for in a code review while reviewing Google's engineering practices documentation as Michael relates patterns to choo-choos, Joe has a "weird voice", and Allen has a new favorite portion of the show. Are you reading this via your podcast player? You can find this episode's full show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode133  where you can also join the conversation. S...

We dig into Google's engineering practices documentation as we learn how to code review while Michael, er, Fives is done with proper nouns, Allen can't get his pull request approved, and Joe prefers to take the average of his code reviews. In case you're reading this via your podcast player, this episode's full show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode132 . Be sure to check...

We gather around the water cooler at 6 foot distances as Michael and Joe aren't sure what they streamed, we finally learn who has the best fries, at least in the US, and Allen doesn't understand evenly distributing your condiments. For those reading this via their podcast player, this episode's full show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode131 . Stop by and join in on the co...

We dig into the details of how databases use B-trees as we continue our discussion of Designing Data-Intensive Applications while Michael's description of median is awful, live streaming isn't for Allen, and Joe really wants to bring us back from the break. For those reading this via their podcast player, this episode's full show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode130  in a...

Since we can't leave the house, we discuss what it takes to effectively work remote while Allen's frail body requires an ergonomic keyboard, Joe finally takes a passionate stance, and Michael tells them why they're wrong. Reading these show notes via your podcast player? You can find this episode's full show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode129  and be a part of the conversation. Spon...

It's time to learn about SSTables and LSM-Trees as Joe feels pretty zacked, Michael clarifies what he was looking forward to, and Allen has opinions about Dr Who. These show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode128  where you be a part of the conversation, in case you're reading this via your podcast player. Sponsors Datadog.com/codingblocks  – Sign up today for a free 14 day...

In this episode, Allen is back, Joe knows his maff, and Michael brings the jokes, all that and more as we discuss the internals of how databases store and retrieve the data we save as we continue our deep dive into Designing Data-Intensive Applications. If you're reading these show notes via your podcast player, did you know that you can find them at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode127 ? Well...

Jamie from https://dotnetcore.show/ and Allen, ya know, from Coding Blocks, sat down together at NDC London to talk about the hot topics from the conference as well as how to get the most out of any conference you attend. If you're reading this episodes show notes via your podcast player, you can find this episode's full show notes at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode126 where you can join in o...

We dive into declarative vs imperative query languages as we continue to dive into Designing Data-Intensive Applications while Allen is gallivanting around London, Michael had a bullish opinion, and Joe might not know about The Witcher. If you're reading this episodes show notes via your podcast player, you can find this episode's full show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode125  where...

While we continue to dig into  Designing Data-Intensive Applications , we take a step back to discuss data models and relationships as Michael covers all of his bases, Allen has a survey answer just for him, and Joe really didn't get his tip from Reddit. This episode's full show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode124 , in case you're reading this via your podcast player, wh...

We're comparing data models as we continue our deep dive into  Designing Data-Intensive Applications  as Coach Joe is ready to teach some basketball, Michael can't pronounce 6NF, and Allen measured some geodesic distances just this morning. For those reading these show notes via a podcast player, this episode's full show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode123  where you can...

We dig into what it takes to make a maintainable application as we continue to learn from  Designing Data-Intensive Applications , as Allen is a big fan of baby Yoda, Michael's index isn't corrupt, and Joe has some latency issues. In case you're reading this via your podcast player, this episode's full show notes can be found at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode122  where you can join in on th...

We continue to study the teachings of  Designing Data-Intensive Applications , while Michael's favorite book series might be the Twilight series, Joe blames his squeak toy chewing habit on his dogs, and Allen might be a Belieber. Head over to  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode121  to find this episode's full show notes and join in the conversation, in case you're reading these show notes via yo...

We start our deep dive into Joe's favorite new book, Designing Data-Intensive Applications as Joe can't be stopped while running downhill, Michael might have a new spin on #fartgate, and Allen doesn't quite have a dozen tips this episode. If you're reading this via your podcast player, you can always go to  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode120  to read these show notes on a larger screen and pa...

We discuss this year's shopping spree only to learn that Michael spent too much, Allen spent too much, and Joe spent too much.

We debate whether DevOps is a job title or a job responsibility as Michael finally understands dev.to's name, Allen is an infosec expert, and Joe wears his sunglasses at night. If you aren't already viewing this episode's show notes in your browser, you can find these show notes at  https://www.codingblocks.net/episode118  and join the conversation. Sponsors Datadog.com/codingblocks  – Sign up tod...