Book Overflow

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Steve Flanders Reflects on Mastering OpenTelemetry Nov 24, 2025

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In this special episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan are joined by Steve Flanders, author of Mastering OpenTelemetry!

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Carter

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Nathan

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Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observatibilty

https://amzn.to/4nTzXJ1

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

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Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!

The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

Programming Parables to Astound your Coworkers - The Tao of Programming by Geoffrey James Nov 17, 2025

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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the essay The Tao of Programming by Geoffrey James

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Carter

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Nathan

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The Tao of Programming by Geoffrey James

https://www.talisman.org/tao/

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod

Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

Dan Heath Reflects on Made To Stick Nov 12, 2025

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In this special episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan are joined by Dan Heath, co-author of Made To Stick!

A note to all video viewers: Dan Heath requested that only his audio, not video, be used, so while he is speaking a copy of Made To Stick will be shown.

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Carter

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Nathan

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2

-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --

Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Made To Stick

https://amzn.to/3UTzcmR (Paid Link)

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod

Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

Embracing AI as a senior engineer - Beyond Vibe Coding by Addy Osmani Nov 10, 2025

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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the second half of Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer by Addy Osmani!

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Carter

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Nathan

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2

-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --

Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer by Addy Osmani

https://amzn.to/47RZ5uB

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod

Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

How do experienced engineers use AI? - Beyond Vibe Coding by Addy Osmani Nov 03, 2025

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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the second half of Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer by Addy Osmani!

-- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! --

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Carter

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1

Nathan

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2

-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --

Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer by Addy Osmani

https://amzn.to/47RZ5uB

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod

Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

Patrick Debois Reflects on The DevOps Handbook Oct 30, 2025

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In this special episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan are joined by Patrick Debois, co-author of The DevOps Handbook!

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Carter

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Nathan

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2

-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --

Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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The DevOps Handbook

https://amzn.to/44tGqlX (paid link)

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod

Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

React is a Beautiful Mess - Advanced React by Nadia Makarevich Oct 28, 2025

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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the second half of Advanced React by Nadia Makarevich!

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Carter

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1

Nathan

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2

-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --

Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Advanced React by Nadia Makarevich

https://amzn.to/4nZDwOk

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod

Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

The Patterns of React - Advanced React by Nadia Makarevich Oct 20, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the first half of Advanced React by Nadia Makarevich!

-- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! --

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Carter

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1

Nathan

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2

-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --

Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Advanced React by Nadia Makarevich

https://amzn.to/4nZDwOk

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325

X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod

Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan

Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com

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The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

OTel at Scale - Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observatibilty by Steve Flanders Oct 20, 2025

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[We accidentally deleted this episode from audio, so this is a re-upload of the same content. Sorry!]

In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the first half of Mastering OptenTelemetry and Observability by Steve Flanders!-- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ------------------------------------------------------------Carterhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1Nathanhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.----------------------------------------------------------Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observatibiltyhttps://amzn.to/4nTzXJ1----------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5LApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpodCarter on X: https://x.com/cartermorganNathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com----------------Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

OTel Fundamentals - Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observatibilty by Steve Flanders Sep 29, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the first half of Mastering OptenTelemetry and Observability by Steve Flanders!

-- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! --

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Carter

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1

Nathan

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2

-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --

Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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