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Coding BlocksStackOverflow AI Disagreements, Kotlin Coroutines and More Joe Zack was on a brief holiday so Allen and Michael took over the helm for an episode. What would a new episode be without a little something regarding AI, some more love for Kotlin, and a number of excellent tips throughout (as well as at the end of) the episode. Reviews iTunes: ivan.kuchin News Atlanta Dev ConSeptember 7th, 2024https://www.atldevcon.com/ Topics People trying to remove their answers from StackOverflow to not allow OpenAI to use their answers without permission/recognition?https://www...2024-05-1300 min

{CodingBlocks}.NETStackOverflow AI Disagreements, Kotlin Coroutines and More Joe Zack was on a brief holiday so Allen and Michael took over the helm for an episode. What would a new episode be without a little something regarding AI, some more love for Kotlin, and a number of excellent tips throughout (as well as at the end of) the episode. Reviews iTunes: ivan.kuchin News Atlanta Dev ConSeptember 7th, 2024https://www.atldevcon.com/ Topics People trying to remove their answers from StackOverflow to not allow OpenAI to use their answers without permission/recognition?https://www...2024-05-1300 min

Coding BlocksLlama 3 is Here, Spending Time on Environmental Setup and More In this episode Joe introduces us to more security items you should be aware of in the world of CWE’s, Michael bends to the will of Joe and Allen in his favorite portion of the show, and Allen pontificates on the time spent setting up IDE’s and environments. Reviews – Thank You! iTunes: Vlad Bezden, Mom in VA, Make1977 Spotify: chutney3000, Xuraith Upcoming Events Atlanta Dev ConSeptember 7th, 2024https://www.atldevcon.com/ Topics Open Telemetry The backend mattershttps://opentelemetry.io/ecosystem/integrations/ Some backends are mo...2024-04-2900 min

{CodingBlocks}.NETLlama 3 is Here, Spending Time on Environmental Setup and More In this episode Joe introduces us to more security items you should be aware of in the world of CWE’s, Michael bends to the will of Joe and Allen in his favorite portion of the show, and Allen pontificates on the time spent setting up IDE’s and environments. Reviews – Thank You! iTunes: Vlad Bezden, Mom in VA, Make1977 Spotify: chutney3000, Xuraith Upcoming Events Atlanta Dev ConSeptember 7th, 2024https://www.atldevcon.com/ Topics Open Telemetry The backend mattershttps://opentelemetry.io/ecosystem/integrations/ Some backends are mo...2024-04-2900 min

Coding BlocksUnderstanding Serial Transactions for Databases like RedisWe’ve got a new / old opening…Allen goes off / on script? Michael denies Joe the “swing” vote, and Joe is all in on AI assistance Testing for concurrency issues is hard because it’s non-deterministic – basically you get unlucky due to the timing of things Serializability Common Implementations Actual Serial Execution Encapsulating transactions in […]2023-04-0300 min

Coding BlocksWho Owns Open-Source Software?We discuss all things open-source, leaving Michael and Joe to hold down the fort while Allen is away, while Joe's impersonations are spot on and Michael is on a first name basis, assuming he can pronounce it.2021-01-1800 min

Coding BlocksThe DevOps Handbook - Enabling Safe DeploymentsWe 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.2020-08-311h 36

Coding BlocksThe DevOps Handbook - Anticipating ProblemsWe'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.2020-08-171h 22

Coding BlocksThe DevOps Handbook – The Technical Practices of FeedbackIt'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.2020-08-031h 51

Coding BlocksThe DevOps Handbook - Architecting for Low-Risk ReleasesOur 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.2020-07-202h 05

Coding BlocksThe DevOps Handbook - The Technical Practices of FlowWe 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.2020-07-061h 50

Coding BlocksSurvey Says ... 2020 Stack Overflow Developer SurveyWe 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.2020-06-222h 07

Coding BlocksGoogle’s Engineering Practices – How to Navigate a Code ReviewAs 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.2020-06-081h 42

Coding BlocksGoogle's Engineering Practices - What to Look for in a Code ReviewWe 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.2020-05-261h 41

Coding BlocksGoogle's Engineering Practices - Code Review StandardsWe 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.2020-05-111h 39

Coding BlocksBig Data - How Far is Too Far?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.2020-04-271h 51

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications - To B-Tree or not to B-TreeWe 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.2020-04-131h 56

Coding BlocksHow to Work Remote EffectivelySince 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.2020-03-302h 10

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications - SSTables and LSM-TreesIt'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.2020-03-161h 38

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications – Storage and RetrievalIn 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.2020-03-022h 15

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications – Data Models: Query LanguagesWe 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.2020-02-031h 38

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications – Data Models: RelationshipsWhile 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.2020-01-202h 14

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications – Data Models: Relational vs DocumentWe'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.2020-01-061h 53

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications – MaintainabilityWe 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.2019-12-232h 06

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications – ScalabilityWe 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.2019-12-091h 52

Coding BlocksDesigning Data-Intensive Applications – ReliabilityWe 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.2019-11-252h 02

Coding BlocksDeveloper Shopping Spree 2019We discuss this year's shopping spree only to learn that Michael spent too much, Allen spent too much, and Joe spent too much.2019-11-122h 32

Coding BlocksDevOps: Job Title or Job Responsibility?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.2019-10-282h 00

Coding Blocks3factor app – Async ServerlessWe take an introspective look into what's wrong with Michael's life, Allen keeps taking us down random tangents, and Joe misses the chance for the perfect joke as we wrap up our deep dive into Hasura's 3factor app architecture pattern.2019-10-141h 31

Coding Blocks3factor app – Reliable EventingWe discuss the second factor of Hasura's 3factor app, Reliable Eventing, as Allen says he still _surfs_ the Internet (but really, does he?), it's never too late for pizza according to Joe, and Michael wants to un-hear things.2019-09-302h 03

Coding Blocks3factor app – Realtime GraphQLWe begin to twitch as we review the first factor of Hasura's 3factor app, Realtime GraphQL, while Allen gets distrac ... SQUIRREL!, Michael might own some bell bottoms, and Joe is stuck with cobalt.2019-09-172h 21

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – How to Build Pragmatic TeamsWe learn how to apply the concepts of The Pragmatic Programmer to teams while Michael uses his advertisement voice, Joe has a list, and Allen doesn't want anyone up in his Wheaties.2019-09-032h 07

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – How to use ExceptionsAfter 112 episodes, Michael can't introduce the show, Allen pronounces it "ma-meee", and don't make Joe run your janky tests as The Pragmatic Programmer teaches us how we should use exceptions and program deliberately.2019-08-201h 54

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – How to Generate CodeWe continue our dive into The Pragmatic Programmer and debate when is it text manipulation vs code generation as Joe can't read his bill, Michael makes a painful recommendation, and Allen's gaming lives up to Southern expectations.2019-08-052h 02

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – How to DebugIt's about time we finally learn how to debug by taking take a page from The Pragmatic Programmer playbook, while Michael replaces a developer's cheat sheet, Joe judges the H-O-R-S-E competition for VI, and Allen stabs you in the front.2019-07-231h 53

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – Know Thy ToolsWe dig into the details of the basic tools while continuing our journey into The Pragmatic Programmer while Joe programs by coincidence, Michael can't pronounce numbers, and Allen makes a point.2019-07-082h 03

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – How to EstimateJoe is distracted by all of the announcements from E3, Allen is on the run from the Feebs, and Michael counts debugging as coding. All this and more as we continue discussing The Pragmatic Programmer.2019-06-241h 58

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – Tracer Bullets and PrototypingThe Pragmatic Programmer teaches us how to use tracer bullets versus prototyping while Joe doesn't know who won the Game of Thrones, Allen thought he knew about road numbers, and Michael thinks 475 is four letters.2019-06-101h 45

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – The Evils of DuplicationWe take a deep dive into the various forms of duplication and jump aboard the complain train as Allen complains about Confluent's documentation, Michael complains about Docker's documentation, and Joe complains about curl.2019-05-131h 46

Coding BlocksThe Pragmatic Programmer – Investing in Your Knowledge PortfolioWe begin our journey into the wisdom of The Pragmatic Programmer, which as Joe puts it, it’s less about type-y type-y and more about think-y think-y, while Allen is not quite as pessimistic as Joe, and Michael can’t wait to say his smart words. If you’re reading these show notes via your podcast player, you […]2019-04-292h 36

Coding BlocksShould Your Web App be a Progressive Web App (PWA)?We dig into the nitty gritty details of what a Progressive Web App (PWA) is and why you should care, while Allen isn't sure if he is recording, Michael was the only one prepared to talk about Flo and the Progressive Price Gun, and Joe has to get his headphones.2019-04-151h 58

Coding BlocksThe Second Date is Always EasierThe Date deep dive continues as we focus in on C# and JavaScript, while Michael reminisces about the fluorescent crayons, Joe needs a new tip of the week, and Allen confuses time zones.2019-04-011h 38

Coding BlocksWhy Date-ing is HardWe take a deep dive into understanding why all Date-s are not created equal while learning that Joe is not a fan of months, King Kong has nothing on Allen, and Michael still uses GETDATE(). Oops.2019-03-181h 46

Coding BlocksWhat Should You Learn Next?After being asked to quiet down, our friend, John Stone, joins us again as we move the conversation to the nearest cubicle while Michael reminds us of Bing, Joe regrets getting a cellphone, and Allen's accent might surprise you.2019-03-041h 14

Coding BlocksTackling Tough Developer QuestionsWe gather around the water cooler to celebrate our 100th episode with our friend John Stone for some random developer discussions as Michael goes off script, Joe needs his techno while coding, and Allen sings some sweet sounds.2019-02-181h 44

Coding BlocksJAMstack with J.A.M.We learn all about JAMstack in real-time as Michael lowers the bar with new jokes, Allen submits a pull request, and Joe still owes us a tattoo.2019-02-0400 min

Coding BlocksData Structures – Heaps and TriesWe dig into heaps and tries as Allen gives us an up to date movie review while Joe and Michael compare how the bands measure up.2019-01-211h 28

Coding BlocksData Structures – (some) TreesWe ring in 2019 with a discussion of various trees as Allen questions when should you abstract while Michael and Joe introduce us to the Groot Tree.2019-01-081h 49

Coding BlocksData Structures – Arrays and Array-ishWe continue our deep dive into data structures, this time focusing in on arrays and array-like types as Allen gives Shania Twain some singing competition, Joe is going to owe us another tattoo, and wait ... when does Michael think C++ was invented?2018-12-032h 38

Coding BlocksData Structures – PrimitivesWe begin our journey into data structures by taking a deep dive into primitives while Allen makes Michael blush and Joe crashes his browser.2018-11-192h 42

Coding BlocksDeveloper Shopping SpreeWith the holiday season soon approaching, we address the most important requirements list of all ... our wish lists as Joe has to disclose a cheese powder incident, Michael hopes his Bitcoin gains some value, and Allen researches his purchases to the extreme.2018-11-052h 43

Coding BlocksHow to Learn Programming SkillsWe continue our dive into how to learn things while Michael's voice sounds an awful lot like Joe's, Joe says it's a square, and Allen says it's a triangle ... oh, and Google Feud is back!2018-10-081h 12

Coding BlocksDoes Big O Matter?We wrap up our conversation on complexity and play some more over/under as Allen thinks learning is backwards, Michael doesn't write clean code, and Joe brings his dog to the discussion.2018-09-101h 52

Coding BlocksWhat is Algorithmic Complexity?We continue our dive into Rob Conery's The Imposter's Handbook as Allen is Allen, Joe is Michael, Michael is Joe.2018-08-271h 41

Coding BlocksThunder TalksJoe's voice sounds funny, Allen has a theme, and Michael pours one out for Media Play as Michael's and Allen's impersonation of Joe is on point (#NailedIt).2018-08-132h 00

Coding BlocksLightning TalksWe meet up around the water cooler for a quick round of lightning talks as Allen and Michael sing FizzBuzz while Joe passes the caching buck.2018-07-301h 58

Coding BlocksGraph AlgorithmsWe continue digging into Rob Conery's The Imposter's Handbook as Joe explains Florida time, Allen likes greedy algorithms, and Michael shares his geography knowledge.2018-07-161h 15

Coding BlocksAlgorithms You Should KnowIt's time we discuss algorithms we all need to know as we continue diving into Rob Conery's The Imposter's Handbook while Michael will read anything, Allen questions Greenland's name, and Joe talks wormholes.2018-06-252h 15

Coding BlocksSearch Driven AppsWe're talking databases, indexes, search engines, and why they're basically microwaves in this episode while Joe wears a polo, Allen's quick brown fox jumps over whatever, and Michael gives out fake URLs.2018-06-112h 18

Coding BlocksProgrammer Strengths and WeaknessesInspired 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.2018-05-281h 50

Coding BlocksUnderstanding Complexity TheoryThis 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.2018-05-141h 51

Coding BlocksDesign Anti-Patterns: YoYo, The God Object and MoreIt'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.2018-04-161h 28

Coding BlocksDeliberate Practice for ProgrammersIt'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.2018-04-032h 16

Coding BlocksClean 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.2018-03-192h 11

Coding BlocksClean 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.2018-03-071h 44

Coding BlocksClean Architecture – Make Your Architecture ScreamMichael 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.2018-02-192h 25

Coding BlocksClean Architecture – The Art of Drawing LinesIt'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.2018-02-051h 53

Coding BlocksClean Architecture – Keeping Your Options OpenJoe 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.2018-01-232h 19

Coding BlocksClean Architecture – How to Quantify Component CouplingJoe baits Michael, Michael takes the bait, and Allen lets it happen, as Uncle Bob explains how we can quantify the coupling between our components from his latest book, Clean Architecture.2018-01-082h 19

Coding BlocksClean Architecture – Components and Component CohesionJoe is down with OCP, Michael argues DRY, and Allen deletes our show notes as we dig into Components and Component Cohesion from Robert C. Martin's (aka Uncle Bob) Clean Architecture.2017-12-111h 58

Coding BlocksHow to Spend $2,500 on Developer GearWe're back with another installment as we challenge ourselves to compare how we'd each spend $2,500 on developer gear as Allen waxes on about the loudest quiet keyboard, Joe teaches us how cheese is made, and Michael puts some neon on his computer.2017-11-131h 58

Coding BlocksClean Architecture – Programming ParadigmsMichael forgets what his favorite part of the show is, Joe makes us wait to learn what his favorite part is, and Allen pronounces it "pair-a-dig-'ems" as we continue our deep dive into Uncle Bob's latest book: Clean Architecture.2017-10-302h 08

Coding BlocksClean Architecture – Fight for ArchitectureJoe learns of our harebrained idea, Michael learns of Eisenhower’s matrix, and Allen explains polyfills as we begin our dive into Uncle Bob’s latest book, Clean Architecture. Prefer to read these show notes on something other than your podcast player? You can find the full show notes for this episode at http://www.codingblocks.net/episode68. Sponsors Linode – Use code […]2017-10-021h 37

Coding BlocksObject Oriented MistakesAllen brings the dad jokes, Michael unplugs, and Joe gets a second wind as we discuss the anti-patterns found in object oriented programming.2017-09-181h 55

Coding BlocksProject Management Anti-patternsIt's time for another episode as Joe wants to choke a developer, Michael scraps his new social networking platform, and Allen finally learns of dad jokes while we continuing the anti-patterns conversation.2017-09-052h 05

Coding BlocksSoftware Design Anti-patternsWe've discussed design patterns too much. Now it's time for some discussion about anti-patterns as Joe has dark visions about robots, Allen has to take sensitivity training, and Michael picks Arial.2017-08-212h 04

Coding BlocksSoftware Architecture – Explicit Constraints, Processes, Specification Pattern, and moreKnow what Joe and Waldo have in common? We can't find either, as this week, it's just Allen and Michael to continue the dive into Domain Driven Design.2017-07-102h 03

Coding BlocksSoftware Architecture – Strategic Design and Domain EventsWe're not saying that Michael is Carmen Sandiego. We're just saying that nobody has ever seen them in a room together. And this week, we don't know where in the world either are, as Allen and Joe continue the Domain Driven Design discussion without Michael. Nor Carmen.2017-06-261h 58

Coding BlocksSoftware Architecture – Aggregate Roots, Factories, and RepositoriesStitcher is back and so are we as Michael proves he doesn't have a career as a rapper, Allen can't type on his phone, and Joe tweets with famous authors as we continue our dive into Domain Driven Design talking about aggregate roots, factories, and repositories.2017-06-132h 11

Coding BlocksSoftware Architecture – The Domain in Domain Driven DesignWe continue our Domain Driven Design conversation this week as Allen is indecisive, Michael decides for him, and Joe can't handle the night life.2017-05-291h 41

Coding BlocksHow to Jumpstart Your Next AppWe’re back with another exciting episode as Michael questions Hollywood, Allen dreams of his Hackintosh, and Joe is surrounded by Star Wars as we talk about how to jumpstart your next app with Michael Crump (@mbcrump) and Clint Rutkas (@clintrutkas). If you’re reading these show notes via your podcast player, you can find this episode’s full […]2017-05-111h 27

Coding BlocksWhy Domain Driven DesignThis week, Michael asks his customers about their anemic domain model, Allen talks in front of people, and Joe plays Rocket League as we begin our dive into understanding domain driven design. Are you reading this episode’s show notes via your podcast player? You can find this episode’s full show notes at http://www.codingblocks.net/episode58. Become a Part of the […]2017-04-241h 32

Coding BlocksClean Code – How to Build Maintainable SystemsWe’re back with another deep dive into the infamous book Clean Code by Uncle Bob as Joe alters columns, Michael misreads things, and Allen has a positive customer service experience. Care to join in on the conversation? Become a member of our Slack community by signing up at http://www.codingblocks.net/slack. Viewing these show notes through your podcast […]2017-03-061h 58

Coding BlocksClean Code – How to Write Classes the Right WayThis week Allen is troubled by circles, Michael talks like a game show host, and Joe announces it's twins as we continue our deep dive into the classic Clean Code book by Robert C. Martin.2017-02-051h 23

Coding BlocksClean Code – Comments Are LiesThis week, Michael fails geography, Allen introduces us to Croom, and Joe has to potty as we head into our third installment of the Clean Code series. Want to be part of our Slack community? Sign up @ http://www.codingblocks.net/slack and say “hi”! Join the Slack Link to Episode 49’s Full Show Notes http://www.codingblocks.net/episode49 Survey News […]2016-11-072h 19

Coding BlocksStack Overflow Salaries and Landing the JobThis week on Coding Blocks, Allen says www as best he can, Joe eats the microphone, and Michael does something crazy as we discuss Stack Overflow’s Salary Calculator and our experiences in landing the job – what to do and what not to do. Want to be part of our Slack community? Sign up @ […]2016-08-022h 39

Coding BlocksDev Talk: Django, VB vs C#, and Bash on WindowsThis week on Coding Blocks, Joe changes a different kind of string, Allen drools over the Hellcat, and Michael shares his random thoughts. We span a collection of topics including GraphQL framework envy, bash on Windows, and whether it takes two to Django.2016-04-191h 52

Coding BlocksHierarchical Data cont’d – Path Enumeration and Closure TablesIt's that time again. This week we answer a question, Allen registers for school, Joe reads some numbers, Michael breaks out the survey results, and Joe cringes at the thought of bidets. It's time for episode 29! And we thought, what better to talk about than to continue our discussion on hierarchical data solutions.2015-06-291h 09

Coding BlocksASP.NET 5 – It’s Basically JavaThis week we give away Joe's stuff, we break up with IE8 like a big boy, Joe and Allen get excited about readme files, and we argue about which is worse: bad code or bad architecture. That and more in this week's episode where we explore the new bits in ASP.NET 5.2015-03-301h 33