Colin Loretz

Colin Loretz


I like to build software and communities. Building software at @orbitmodel 🪐 Coworking at @renocollective 🎙Sharing software learnings on @buildandlearn_

Appears in 47 Episodes

Code Reviews: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Code Reviews: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Episode 7 · · 36:27

This episode is all about giving and receiving feedback via code reviews. Use some of these tips and tricks in your next code review.

Build vs. Buy

Build vs. Buy

Episode 6 · · 42:38

This episode is all about the build versus buy decision that every software company has to make at some point. We discuss whether it makes more sense to build something from scratch ...

PTO and Taking Time Off

PTO and Taking Time Off

Episode 5 · · 30:24

This week we dig into "unlimited" PTO and taking take off from work.

Is there a “traditional background” for programmers anymore?

Is there a “traditional background” for programmers anymore?

Episode 4 · · 48:46

Debating traditional computer science vs bootcamp vs self taught paths into tech.

The 2022 Stack Overflow Survey

The 2022 Stack Overflow Survey

Episode 3 · · 45:14

In this episode, CJ and Colin dig into the results of the 2022 StackOverflow Survey including the most loved and dreaded technologies and how developers are learning in 2022.

The First Pancake: Hello World

The First Pancake: Hello World

Episode 2 · · 42:11

In this episode, CJ and Colin share their origin stories and what led them to become software developers. They also set the stage for what to expect on the show - building and learni...

Introducing Build & Learn

Introducing Build & Learn

Trailer · · 00:51

Welcome to Build & Learn, a podcast about software development and developing ourselves as software engineers. Hosted by CJ Avilla and Colin Loretz.