

Coding Blocks
Allen Underwood, Michael Outlaw, Joe Zack
Become the best software developer you can be
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May 28, 2018 • 1h 50min
Programmer Strengths and Weaknesses
Inspired by Rob Conery's The Imposter's Handbook, we take an introspective look at ourselves to find two weaknesses and one strength while Allen shows off his vocal prowess in song, Joe needs a list, and Michael is a dash.

May 14, 2018 • 1h 51min
Understanding Complexity Theory
This episode we talk complexity theory while digging into Rob Conery's The Imposter's Handbook as Allen channels his inner Austin Powers, Michael finds linearly to complex to pronounce, and Joe ruins Batman for the rest of us.

May 1, 2018 • 0sec
Docker for Developers
This episode we’re talking about server naming conventions, confusing command line arguments, and how high we can get our voices. Huge thanks to the NSA and the freedom of information act for making this episode possible. Sponsors Airbrake.io/CodingBlocks – Try Airbrake *free* for 30 days _and_ get 50% off the next 3 months! Survey Says […]

Apr 16, 2018 • 1h 29min
Design Anti-Patterns: YoYo, The God Object and More
It's time for more design Ant-EYE or Ant-EEE patterns as we venture into cesspool that awaits. Come find out what these patterns are, why you should, and how to avoid them. Bonus: Michael drops the term Heinz Doofenshmirtz - Joe and Allen didn't know this pattern, but maybe you will.

Apr 3, 2018 • 2h 17min
Deliberate Practice for Programmers
It's time for more cowbell as we have a special guest in the studio, Will Madison (@IAmWillMadison), join us as Allen finally gets tripped up trying to pronounce a name, Joe teaches us the value of practice, and Michael evacuates in a rainbow colored straight line.

Mar 19, 2018 • 2h 12min
Clean Architecture – Are Microservices Truly Decoupled?
We're back with our last deep dive into Robert C. Martin's latest book, Clean Architecture, while Allen suffers from sleep deprivation, Joe shows us his dance moves, and Michael's mind is blown on how to unit test.

Mar 7, 2018 • 1h 44min
Clean Architecture – What is the Humble Object Pattern?
It's time for another deep dive into Robert C. Martin's Clean Architecture as Joe puts us on the spot, Allen has a new mission, and Michael shares his Easter eggs.

Feb 19, 2018 • 2h 25min
Clean Architecture – Make Your Architecture Scream
Michael can't tell higher from lower, Allen puts his views where he wants them, and Joe snaps it to a Slim Jim as we discuss how to make our architectures scream while discussing Robert C. Martin's Clean Architecture.

Feb 5, 2018 • 1h 54min
Clean Architecture – The Art of Drawing Lines
It's time for another deep dive into Robert C. Martin's Clean Architecture as Allen warns us about driving in front of him, Joe tries to describe a diagram again, and Michael can't understand the survey results.

Jan 23, 2018 • 2h 19min
Clean Architecture – Keeping Your Options Open
Joe drinks too much coffee, Allen spits his coffee out, and Michael feels vindicated as the discussions about Robert C. Martin's latest book, Clean Architecture, continues.