

Coding Blocks
Allen Underwood, Michael Outlaw, Joe Zack
Become the best software developer you can be
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 50min
The DevOps Handbook – The Value of A/B Testing
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.

Sep 14, 2020 • 1h 42min
Is Kubernetes Programming?
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.

Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 37min
The DevOps Handbook – Enabling Safe Deployments
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.

Aug 17, 2020 • 1h 22min
The DevOps Handbook – Anticipating Problems
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.

Aug 3, 2020 • 1h 51min
The DevOps Handbook – The Technical Practices of Feedback
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.

Jul 20, 2020 • 2h 5min
The DevOps Handbook – Architecting for Low-Risk Releases
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.

Jul 6, 2020 • 1h 51min
The DevOps Handbook – The Technical Practices of Flow
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.

Jun 22, 2020 • 2h 8min
Survey Says … 2020 Stack Overflow Developer Survey
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.

Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 42min
Google’s Engineering Practices – How to Navigate a Code Review
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.

May 26, 2020 • 1h 42min
Google’s Engineering Practices – What to Look for in a Code Review
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.