Coding Blocks
Coding Blocks
Allen Underwood, Michael Outlaw, Joe Zack
Reviews
via Podcasts
Hands down favorite podcast!
I’ve been listening to Coding Blocks since I started my programming journey roughly 5 years ago and I’ve been enjoying it ever since. I have to say, my favorite set of episodes you did were about Uncle Bob’s Clean Code, a book near and dear to my (and most any programmer’s) heart. The show has taught me tons of stuff I would never have otherwise known about and enriched my understanding of topics I was more familiar with. Beyond the technical, my favorite aspect of the show is how approachable and genuine it is. There’s no ego, no judgment, and no competition to be “better” or “smarter” than anyone else. It feels like having a fun (and funny) conversation with your best friends. Anyway, just wanted to say that y’all are great and this podcast is great. I’m not sure what my username is on here, but whatever it is, I look forward to hearing Outlaw attempt to pronounce it.
Read more
nehoraigold
Long time listener..first time commenter
Just wanted to share a couple comments from you lastest episode. As a ex-Lotus Notes developer at IBM.. the “database” was actually called NSF (Notes Storage Format) and the closest today is CouchDb which evolved from it. Also using Vector search at my current company the vector storage description was great.. the big focus is the features/inferences that you store. Most of these are really based on a good training set to learn the important inferances
Read more
cykoduck
Six Stars!
Wish I could this review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This podcast is a must-listen for software developers. With a perfect mix of insightful discussions and practical tips, I've learned a wide variety of topics that I wouldn't have otherwise. Their lively banter and genuine enthusiasm for tech discussions make each episode both engaging and informative. Highly recommended!
Yoondoggy
Winning streak of 3 consecutive weeks posting stars.
You guys are awesome. If you for any reason will call your listeners, please put my name on the list.
ivan.kuchin
Obsidian Rocks
Awesome tips and video on Obsidian.
MikeW717
Great podcast
I don’t listen to many podcasts but when I do I enjoy listening to coding blocks. The hosts have great discussions and it’s always fun, light-hearted and informative.
ineverwritereviews1337
Bad
So bad I want to….🤮
The baze girl❤️
Just like chillin with the boys
I learn something EVERY time I listen to this podcast and usually laugh at least once. So all in all it’s a yes for me dawg.
ajswizzle
Just great
Awesome show with great content. Have learnt a lot over the years listening to this and look forward to new episodes. Keep up the good work guys.
Aan012
Can’t get enough!
I’ve been a listener for the past 4 years, since I began programming. I’ve listened to nearly every episode since then and went back for some of the older stuff. Thanks for putting the many hours of hard work into this fellas!
justsomedudewritingareview
Great Podcast
The perfect amount of banter, topics, humor, and game shows! They avoid being vitriolic about any of the hot button dev debates, seeming to be well thought and even-keel. The guys seem like genuine friends too.
TUXCoon
TIL 5 star rating is preferred (thanks Joe!)
Happy belated 10th anniversary! Have been a fan of the show for a while now. Enjoying the mix of educational content and silliness.
myotherproglangisjava
Learning made fun.
These three dive into some heavy technical topics, but there lighthearted somewhat goofy style makes it an absolute joy to listen to. I’ve learned so much from them over the years. I started listening several years back when I decided to change careers and get out of food service. I owe a large portion of my success in my new career to Codingblocks. So thank you.
Debug Dugg
Great angle on technology
We all know keeping up with technology in order to remain a competent software engineer is more than a full time job. The discussions in this podcast have the right amount of depth, and insight into the world of software engineering. Love the format, and the frequency of when this podcast. Keep up the great work!
Bill B101
Can becoming a better programmer be fun?
Allen, Michael and Joe have found a way to not only have a fun and entertaining show, but teach you something along the way. They dive into many different topics and books. I was a self taught, programmer who had many bad practices. Since I've been listening to Coding Blocks for over 7 years, I feel I have received the equivalent to a CS degree.
JoeRecursionjoe
Great Show!
I only wrote this to stop the begging :-), seriously I love the depth that they go into when discussing topics and the way the discussion flows. I look forward to each new episode.
nononeveragain
Informational and fun!
I love listening to your podcast and leaning from it.
Lanjunnn
Great Development Podcast
I left my first review roughly 8 years ago. You guys are still my favorite podcast for development. I often find myself talking back as if they are friends in the room. Keep the great episodes going.
Mrfirley
One is the best dev podcasts
Love the deep dives into a variety of topics, esp the Uncle Bob’s Clean Coder book discussion. Always practical discussions and a lot of great take-aways Thanks for all the effort you put into these podcasts
michael_mancuso
One of my all time favorites!
I started learning to code about a year ago and this podcast has been incredibly useful for me during that process. The hosts cover a broad range of different topics within the world of Programming, from technical, nitty gritty topics like Data Structures
rioredwards
A great podcast with a great community!
tl;dr Subscribe. Just do it. And get on their Slack channel. You'll thank yourself. ************************************* Been listening for a few years now, and it just gets better. This podcast has been a great resource for learning about all kinds of dev-related stuff. The hosts are continuously adding to their own knowledge and skills and bringing us along for the ride. And they make it a lot of fun! They also have an awesome Slack community that is probably the only truly non-toxic dev forum out there. Not only that, the hosts are approachable and genuinely interested in connecting with their listeners. Wish I could give it 10 stars. It's that good. P.S. I was recently re-listening to one of the older episodes (#161) on Designing Data Intensive Applications, and Outlaw does this hilarious "melt-down voice" during the tip of the week. We need to hear it again, Michael. Someone else kept yawning during the show, and I found myself yawning, too. It wasn't because I was getting sleepy from sitting still and listening to people talk, because I was running on the treadmill at the time. Yawns are apparently so contagious they can be transmitted through a 2+-year-old podcast episode. Who knew?! P.P.S. I agree with the other listeners: the late-night DJ voices from that same timeframe need to be brought back. In fact, you should test it out and see whether it makes a difference on number of reviews for the show 😁
Read more
PowerHungryPygmy
Fantastic show
I started listening to this podcast while I was at a very stagnant job that was not developing my skills as a software engineer. Freshly graduated with a comp sci degree, I was in a “data engineering” position that was anything but software development. The company/my team followed really bad practices, didn’t prioritize individual career growth, and stifled innovation. I wrote miserable SQL scripts all day long, which I hardly consider programming. Worried my skills would atrophy, I started listening to this podcast. It felt like a lifeline in that I could learn about trends & new tech in the coding industry, while deepening my knowledge of what I already knew. It really made a difference. It lifted my spirits when I felt I wasn’t learning anything at my job. I am particularly fond of their microservices episode — once i moved to a different company into a real software eng position, I was put on a team that works with microservices. I had already listened to the microservices episode months prior, before I was even searching for a different job. Amazingly, i found everything i learned from the episode was very applicable and helped me transition onto my new team. I have been with this new job for 7 months now, and I still listen to this podcast every week to continue learning.
Read more
BarnabusNutslap
One of the most useful podcasts in software engineering
I recently discovered the show and was struck by guilt because I found it too late. Even then, as I have recently moved from management to engineering, I am constantly listening to the show whenever possible I.e, driving, programming and even at home. Also, I am from South Asia so we don’t have similar content geared towards our local tech industry so it’s super useful in terms of gaining knowledge on best practices and other supporting resources such as development books, etc. Keep up the good work and thank you for doing this.
Read more
Abdullah Nafees
Great substitute for office tech conversations
I love work from home, but was looking for ways to continue to be exposed to new technologies and ideas in the SWE space. Outlaw, Allen, and Joe have engaging banter, great enthusiasm, and approach topics in ways that are valuable for new and experienced devs. Highly recommend the series where they go through books like Designing Data Intensive Applications, Clean Code, etc. Must listen for anyone from interns to devs, to tech managers.
Read more
MalTheWarlock
Informative and entertaining
Current comp sci student here and had to leave a 5 star review. Ive learned a lot from this podcast and gotten a lot of laughs as well. I kinda miss the late night dj voices though 😂
Dom Bell 30
Coding Blocks Rocks!
These gents talk through current and real life software engineering issues and literature in a friendly conversational style and bring you along for the ride. It feels like you are having lunch with three senior colleagues. All of the content is accessible, when giving opinions they back them up and they have built a great community around them. I have been listening for years and will continue as long as they have something to share.
Read more
JackUnver
Great job
Enjoy these guys as a new developer it’s very helpful to all things dev. Terms, tools , Dad jokes and insight from decades of knowledge.👏🏽✊🏽
Cuttin Corner Barbershop
Great Podcast
They have recently made it to 200 episodes and I think I have listened to most of them. This is a great podcast. They talk about a ton of relevant information for developers from all languages not just .net. They keep things light and you can tell they are friends in real life, which makes the podcasts even more entertaining. I definitely recommend subscribing and making this a must listen in your podcast rotation.
Read more
Jla115
Fun and entertaining
I love how the hosts are down to earth and you sometimes feel that you are learning with them, such as with their Git from the Bottom Up series. They aren't just reviewing and reporting on a book, but also testing what they learn during the show and seeing what they can break. I've picked up a lot from their Tip of the Weeks, stolen their Dad Jokes, and all they ask for is a three star review! EDIT: I've been contacted by the Apple family and told that they upgraded by review and added an addition two stars! Thanks, Coding Blocks! Thank you for the Dad Jokes that I've stolen
Read more
Billlhead
Thanks Coding Blocks!
Coding Blocks has been the perfect supplement for software design, software planning, tooltips, and market awareness for me for many years now. I started listening when I was an undergraduate Aerospace Engineering student who had just joined a large ongoing research team doing space simulation software. I hadn’t taken a computer science class at uni, so I needed guidance. Coding Blocks introduced me to a huge variety of foundational principles in software design, and contributed in no small part to me rising to lead software engineer of that group & now spun-off business. Thanks Joe, Allen, and Michael!
Read more
CourageousPotato
Entertaining and Educational
Do the hosts know what they're talking about? Sometimes I am confident they do. Sometimes I feel like we're learning at the same time. I submitted this as a 4 star review and they upgraded it to 5 stars. No charge. Thank you for the time you put into producing this show. I appreciate the various segments and diving deep in topics to help developers like me make sense of the tools and processes out in the wild. Also, really appreciate the links and full show notes on each episode.
Read more
nickname222Apple<3
A Two Hour Dev Water Cooler Session
As a solo developer one thing I miss is talking shop with fellow developers. These guys solve that for me. The topics are diverse. The opinions sometimes diverge. The perspectives are always fresh. I learn so much from each podcast session. When I commute somewhere, it feels like time well spent tuning in to Coding Blocks.
Ryan Barger
Just started
Been great after a few episodes! Really great perspective’s
sysadmike702
Whimsical
There’s 0 1 stars for a reason (that’s binary for “hi”). Yeah they teach you git so be ready to learn but also grab a beer.
Marco Fernandooo
Great show! Subscribe now!
Hilarious, entertaining, and on the rare occasion, even informative. The current series on Google and Site Reriabelity Enjunering (SRE) is fantastic. Joe, Allen, and Michael add insightful perspective on each of the topics, filtered through the lens of their own professional experience. This distillation aids in understanding the ideas of SRE as they relate to the one or two companies (or your own career) that may have smaller scale than Google, all the while keeping you engaged and asking for more (much like a Costco cake). You won’t be disappointed. p.s. I hope they make me a guest host or I’ll update this to a 1-star review. Then they’ll see how averages are much more powerful than percentiles… ;-)
Read more
DisturbedMime
Very good and funny code podcast
I look forward to this podcast each week just to catch up on the news and here some dad jokes and programmer statistics. Very funny crew.
fizzybuzzybeezy
I’m binging on your podcast recently
I’ve been an on and off listener since your “I is for Interface” episode. I was but an entry level developer when I started listening and wasn’t particularly keen on the literature just yet, so I didn’t understand half of what you guys were saying. But now that I’ve been in the software industry for 5 years, I find myself going back to your past episodes and finally understanding and appreciating the bit of knowledge you guys impart within each episode. Keep up the good work, I’ve learned and still am learning a lot from you guys, while at the same time reinforcing good software practices from your episodes. Thanks again!
Read more
Mnmbrane
Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠
This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! Allen, Michael, and Joe do such a great job of sharing their industry wisdom and I learn something new every time I tune in. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!
ASobering
Really Great Concept For A Podcast
I’ve been looking for a podcast that reads classic/relevant programming books and then gives their hot takes or brings up examples from their career. This is the closest I could find. I’ve only listened to a few episodes and I would say it’s about 60% material discussion and 40% talking shop. For me, this is the perfect ratio. I work remote so I don’t get time to just talk with my coworkers most of the time. Having this on in the background makes me feel like standing around the water station again. If you really want to get something with 100% analysis and no fun, just read the book or find a free course somewhere. My one wish is that they’d put time stamps for material discussion in their show notes. I find myself skipping around an episode when I can’t find the relevant discussion point.
Read more
Lospas
Shammed into this review
Ok I am sorry! I thought it was obvious that these guys are the best podcast on the internet without me having to write this review. When they announced on the latest episode that they didn’t get any new reviews, I felt crushed. The best podcast out there and no new reviews. So here it is. A new review stating the obvious! These guys are the best!!
Mannc
Lots of great insights and fun
Highly educational: Learn about best coding practices and patterns, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, SRE, source control and numerous other topics relevant to software developers. And, loads of fun. And it has to be “sock sock shoe shoe”! What else can it be :-)
Ballsack1234556677888999900000
Fun and Informative Show
These guys have some great chemistry which makes the show great to listen to. They go over current trends and topics in the software engineering world! Give them a listen! PS I am currently listening to episode where the Dad joke was: What language do Spanish programmers write in? I think another acceptable answer would be Lisp (the “th” instead of “s”). Anyways, have a good day!
DOM3ag3
An incredible resource!
I am but a baby programmer, but I have learned so much just listening. They go over so much more than coding. I’m listening alllllll the way back from the beginning!
Franklin MacDunnaduex
High production quality coding shop talk
Going through a zero-experience-to-employable-web-developer boot camp and listening to this podcast has turned my imposter syndrome into an impostor super power. I’ve had a great time searching past episodes for my current hurdles and getting a broader understanding of what I can be implementing in my code and why. Thanks, guys!
Chuck Rugged
Best podcast on programming- period.
Love these guys, been listening for probably 2 years now. They always make me smile and I always learn something.
YouCanSayThisNickname
Fun, informative show!
I listen on my commute back from work. For me this show operates in that space where I can kind of shut brain off and follow/laugh along while also paying enough attention to pick up new, helpful perspectives on things. Thanks y’all, Cheers from Baltimore
totalwhine
ya'll keep doing what you're doing!
Why didn't the toilet paper cross the road? .... You guys seriously do a good job, I'm constantly looking for new episodes on Spotify. I've read DDIA and really appreciate your coverage of the book. It's a great refresher. I'd love to hear your opinions on Grafana Cloud as a telemetry service. We've been using it for about a year now and I've found it to be really simple. .... It got stuck in a crack!
Read more
Goofiw
Ok content, way too much ad time and nonsense
Content is okay. It strikes me as more of an act versus a real discussion. They need to spend more time on the topic and less with 'filler' talk about nothing. It'd be better without the nonsense imo. The amount of advertising is getting ridiculous.
BoldAsLove88
Wow
So first off, I apologize to you guys for taking so long to write this review. Every episode you ask, and I say I’m going to do it, and then I don’t. This is one of the very few podcasts that I listen to religiously as soon as it comes out. The hosts have an amazing synergy and every show is well thought out. A little about me: I am not a software developer or programmer in any way. I’m about to retire from an unrelated field and move into development, so went back to school to get a second degree and decided to immerse myself in the world of software dev via podcasts. I stumbled upon Coding Blocks and boy am I glad I did. Their series on data structures is literally the only reason I got an “A” in my Data Structures class. I don’t always understand what they are talking about, but I understand enough that I can learn something from every single episode. As an added benefit, I can get some laughs in too! And sorry Outlaw, I love those late night DJ voices! Keep up the amazing work and I’ll keep listening! Thanks for doing what you do, guys!
Read more
Metalgeeksteve
I can’t explain it
…but Allen Underwood’s voice is single-handedly lowering my Kinsey rating. Seriously though—I never thought I’d listen to two-hour long episodes about programming, but these guys make me feel smarter by osmosis. As a self-taught developer, this podcast—with its breadth of topics and depth of analysis—gives me some much-needed perspective, and helps me situate myself and my knowledge base in the grander scheme of things. Their friendly, conversational vibe is also just pleasant to listen to.
Read more
cametumbling
Load more