Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co brian@brianchildress.co https://brianchildress.co/brian-childress-profile.jpg Software Architect and Applied AI Engineer Software architect and applied AI engineer with 20+ years spent untangling systems that grew faster than they were understood. Makes software simpler, safer to change, and cheaper to run. Software Architecture Applied AI Engineering Release Engineering Developer Experience Cloud Cost Optimization Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI-Assisted Development Multi-Agent Orchestration DSPy Node.js PostgreSQL Docker Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co en Portfolio, case studies, blog, and engagement information for Brian Childress — software architect and applied AI engineer. Home https://brianchildress.co/ Positioning, principles, and featured work. About https://brianchildress.co/about Background, experience, and how the work gets done. Projects https://brianchildress.co/projects Case studies in simplifying real systems. 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Cutting cloud spend 25% by removing, not tuning https://brianchildress.co/projects/cloud-cost-cut-by-deletion text/html 2024-03-02 Proved a data-persistence layer, and the SQL Server dependency behind it, could be eliminated entirely instead of optimized around. cost reduction, simplification, cloud Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/projects/cloud-cost-cut-by-deletion.md text/markdown Taking a non-technical contributor's AI-built prototype to production https://brianchildress.co/projects/prototype-to-production text/html 2024-08-20 Modularized a working AI-built UI and wrapped it in a real dev/deploy workflow, instead of rewriting it from scratch. productionization, AI tooling, maintainability Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/projects/prototype-to-production.md text/markdown Adopting AI-assisted development without losing the plot https://brianchildress.co/projects/ai-assisted-development-without-mess text/html 2024-06-10 Rolled out a spec-first workflow, multi-agent orchestration, and a customer-facing RAG pipeline, scaling throughput without adding headcount. applied AI, RAG, AI-assisted development, DSPy Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/projects/ai-assisted-development-without-mess.md text/markdown Turning a stalled platform into one that ships daily https://brianchildress.co/projects/stalled-platform-daily-releases text/html 2024-01-15 Rebuilt dev environments, deploy pipelines, and monitoring for a bootstrapped SaaS platform. Releases went from weekly to multiple times a day. release engineering, platform turnaround, developer experience Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/projects/stalled-platform-daily-releases.md text/markdown Advice For A New Dev https://brianchildress.co/blog/advice-for-a-new-dev 2019-05-24 My advice for new developers entering the industry. Even if you have a few years of experience, so of this information might be helpful for you as well. career, mentoring, imposter syndrome Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/advice-for-a-new-dev.md text/markdown 2020: Looking Back While Looking Forward https://brianchildress.co/blog/2020-looking-back-while-looking-forward 2020-12-31 What a weird strange trip it's been. I wanted to look back at this wild year, celebrate, and look forward. 2020, personal, growth Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/2020-looking-back-while-looking-forward.md text/markdown Making Working Remotely, Work https://brianchildress.co/blog/making-working-remotely-work 2016-03-26 Working from anywhere is a dream for many, here's a few things I've learned. working remotely, caribbean life Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/making-working-remotely-work.md text/markdown Bridging the Gap: How to Advise Non-Technical Leaders https://brianchildress.co/blog/advising-non-technical-leaders 2025-06-28 Learn how to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical leaders to drive better business outcomes. Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/advising-non-technical-leaders.md text/markdown Managing a Static Site with Dropbox https://brianchildress.co/blog/manage-static-site-with-dropbox 2016-06-29 Taking the complication out of static site management static site Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/manage-static-site-with-dropbox.md text/markdown Angular 2 Routing Error - Exposed https://brianchildress.co/blog/angular-routing-error 2017-05-03 Debugging a simple Angular 2 routing error, getting down to the root cause.. a typo. Angular, Front-End Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/angular-routing-error.md text/markdown Angular 2 Http Service https://brianchildress.co/blog/angular-http-service 2017-02-22 Creating a simple Angular 2 Http service for your Angular 2 Application Front-End, Angular, Http Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/angular-http-service.md text/markdown API Security: Broken Object Level Authorization https://brianchildress.co/blog/api-security-broken-object-level-authorization 2021-03-15 In this article we'll dive into the Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) API vulnerability. API Security, Vulnerabilities, OWASP, NodeJS, ExpressJS Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/api-security-broken-object-level-authorization.md text/markdown Access the Docker Engine API from inside a Docker Container https://brianchildress.co/blog/access-docker-api-from-inside-docker 2020-01-08 If you need to access the Docker Engine's API from inside a container, Docker makes it really easy to do Docker, Docker API Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/access-docker-api-from-inside-docker.md text/markdown Angular Modal Service https://brianchildress.co/blog/angular-modal-service 2017-01-23 Creating a simple modal service for your Angular 2 Application Front-End, Angular, Modal Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/angular-modal-service.md text/markdown Automating a Twitter Post with JavaScript https://brianchildress.co/blog/automate-twitter-post-with-javascript 2020-09-17 In this article I walk through a simple JavaScript implementation to post a tweet to Twitter. Automation, JavaScript, Twitter Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/automate-twitter-post-with-javascript.md text/markdown Assigning a Random Port in Node https://brianchildress.co/blog/assign-random-port-in-node 2019-08-26 Node, NodeJS, Express Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/assign-random-port-in-node.md text/markdown Application With Identifier Not Found: Azure Error https://brianchildress.co/blog/application-with-identifier-not-found-azure-error 2021-02-22 If you've received the AADSTS700016 error, or something similar, when integrating an application with Azure, here are the steps I've taken to correctly configure the application. Azure, SAML, Active Directory Connections Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/application-with-identifier-not-found-azure-error.md text/markdown Backup PostgreSQL Database Schema https://brianchildress.co/blog/backup-postgres-db-schema-in-docker 2020-07-24 If you're working with PostgreSQL (and optionally Docker) and need to backup your database schema this article will walk through a few handy scripts to backup and restore your database schema using Docker containers. Databases, Postgres, NodeJS, Docker, Backup, Restore Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/backup-postgres-db-schema-in-docker.md text/markdown Changing Environment Setup in Docker Compose https://brianchildress.co/blog/changing-environment-setup-in-docker-compose 2019-01-18 Make switching environments easier with Docker Compose docker, docker-compose, env Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/changing-environment-setup-in-docker-compose.md text/markdown Calculating NodeJS API Response Time https://brianchildress.co/blog/calculating-node-api-response-time 2020-01-16 In this blog post I'll show you how to create a simple response time middleware that helps give valuable information about the speed and possibly health of your NodeJS API JavaScript, NodeJS Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/calculating-node-api-response-time.md text/markdown Change a Column Type in Postgres https://brianchildress.co/blog/change-column-type-postgres 2021-04-20 When designing a database sometimes we get it wrong, here is the command you can use to change a column type for an existing table Postgres Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/change-column-type-postgres.md text/markdown Call Localhost on Host from Docker Container https://brianchildress.co/blog/call-localhost-on-host-from-docker-container 2021-05-11 There are times when we need to call "localhost" on a host from a Docker container. Here is a simple flag that allows that to happen. Docker, Localhost Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/call-localhost-on-host-from-docker-container.md text/markdown Becoming a Software Architect https://brianchildress.co/blog/becoming-a-software-architect 2022-03-14 As your career twists and turns, one option to consider is becoming a Software Architect. This is my take on the role and the skills and experience that will set you up to succeed. Career Growth Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/becoming-a-software-architect.md text/markdown Changing or Combining Local .env Files https://brianchildress.co/blog/changing-or-combining-local-env-files 2022-03-07 If you've ever needed to easily switch between different .env files during local development this might be helpful. Environment Variables, Configuration Management, Secrets Management Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/changing-or-combining-local-env-files.md text/markdown Cleanup Old Branches in Github https://brianchildress.co/blog/cleanup-old-branches-in-github 2020-04-14 In this post we'll look at a simple bash script cleanup old branches in GitHub, including a "dry run" feature Bash, GitHub, branch cleanup Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/cleanup-old-branches-in-github.md text/markdown Coder Cruise Recap https://brianchildress.co/blog/coder-cruise-recap 2018-09-14 Coder Cruise 2018 was a great success, here are some of the highlights coder cruise, conference, speaking, authentication, authorization Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/coder-cruise-recap.md text/markdown Configuration and Secrets Management https://brianchildress.co/blog/configuration-and-secrets-management 2021-03-03 An evaluation of what information should be stored where, in an effort to improve application security, maintainability, and developer efficiency. Configuration Management, Secrets Management Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/configuration-and-secrets-management.md text/markdown Copy Data from Postgres to CSV File Using Docker https://brianchildress.co/blog/copy-data-docker-to-file 2021-03-11 If you need to export data as a .csv file from Postgres and use Docker, here is a simple command to do just that. Docker, Postgres Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/copy-data-docker-to-file.md text/markdown Connect Auth0 to Azure Active Directory with SAML https://brianchildress.co/blog/connect-auth0-azure-active-directory 2021-03-09 Through this article I'll walk through the step required to connect Azure Active Directory to Auth0 using the SAML protocol. Auth0, Azure Active Directory, SAML Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/connect-auth0-azure-active-directory.md text/markdown Convert a X.509 Certificate from Metadata https://brianchildress.co/blog/convert-x509-certificate-from-metadata 2021-02-20 If you need to convert a X.509 certificate to a usable format from metadata, here are some commands and tools that might help. X.509, Azure, Identity Provider, Service Provider, Auth0 Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/convert-x509-certificate-from-metadata.md text/markdown CORS, You're Probably Doing it Wrong https://brianchildress.co/blog/cors-doing-it-wrong 2020-06-06 In this article we'll take a look at Cross Origin Resource Sharing (CORS), what it is, why we need it, and how to configure it errors, vulnerabilities, cors Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/cors-doing-it-wrong.md text/markdown Database Deployments with Reduced Downtime https://brianchildress.co/blog/database-deployments-with-reduced-downtime 2022-06-27 Making database changes to a running application can be tricky, here are a few things to keep in mind that should reduce or eliminate downtime. Database, deployments Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/database-deployments-with-reduced-downtime.md text/markdown Debugging NodeJS with Chromes Dev Tools https://brianchildress.co/blog/debugging-node-with-chrome-dev-tools 2018-11-20 Let's use the power of Chromes developer tools to debug a NodeJS app. We'll also look at debugging an app running in a Docker Container NodeJS, Debugging, Chrome, Dev Tools Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/debugging-node-with-chrome-dev-tools.md text/markdown Deleting node_modules (or any directory really) https://brianchildress.co/blog/deleting-node-modules 2019-10-10 In this video I&#39;ll show you a simple command to find and remove all of your node_modules folders, or any folder you have a lot of, quickly and easily. NPM, node_modules, unix Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/deleting-node-modules.md text/markdown Docker Build and Run In One Command https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-build-and-run-in-one-command 2019-09-13 In this video we look at 2 ways to build and run a docker image as a container in one simple command. This is useful when testing a Dockerfile, application, logic, or really any reason you might use Docker. Docker, build, run Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-build-and-run-in-one-command.md text/markdown Docker Compose Exited with Code 0 https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-compose-exited-code-0 2019-08-26 docker, docker-compose, error Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-compose-exited-code-0.md text/markdown Docker, Where's My Data? https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-wheres-my-data 2020-02-26 In this blog post I'll show you a way that your data might go missing in your Docker containers when you use mounted volumes. Docker Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-wheres-my-data.md text/markdown Restart Single Container While Using Docker Compose https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-restart-single-container-in-docker-compose 2020-07-23 In this short article we'll take a look at the command that allows you to restart a single container while using Docker Compose. Docker, restart, docker-compose Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-restart-single-container-in-docker-compose.md text/markdown Docker Compose Overrides https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-compose-overrides 2019-09-15 We&#39;ll take a look at using multiple Docker Compose files for extending the functionality of Docker and Docker Compose for development. Docker, development, Docker Compose Extend, Docker Compose Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/docker-compose-overrides.md text/markdown Does this JWT make my request look big? https://brianchildress.co/blog/does-this-jwt-make-my-request-look-big 2019-03-20 How important is it to think about what information we store and pass in our JSON web tokens? Very! The information we store in tokens can have a lot of impact on our application’s performance and security. Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/does-this-jwt-make-my-request-look-big.md text/markdown Download an Entire Website Using wget https://brianchildress.co/blog/download-entire-website-with-wget 2021-06-01 In this post we'll look at a simple wget command to download an entire website, including all content and assets. wget Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/download-entire-website-with-wget.md text/markdown Encoding / Decoding base64 Strings in the Terminal https://brianchildress.co/blog/encoding-decoding-base64-terminal 2021-01-22 Sometimes you need to deal with base64 strings, here are a couple commands that make it easy to encode/decode those strings using the terminal base64, Terminal Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/encoding-decoding-base64-terminal.md text/markdown Using Environment Variables with Docker Compose https://brianchildress.co/blog/environment-variables-docker-compose 2019-11-25 A quick reference guide for using environment variables with Docker Compose. docker, docker-compose, environment variables Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/environment-variables-docker-compose.md text/markdown Dynamic PostgreSQL WHERE IN Query https://brianchildress.co/blog/dynamic-postgres-where-in-query 2020-03-24 If you're working with arrays of data in PostgreSQL this post will walk through a quick and simple solution to create dynamic WHERE IN database queries for PostgreSQL. Some of the syntax might be helpful for other databases and libraries as well. Databases, Postgres, NodeJS, NPM, PG Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/dynamic-postgres-where-in-query.md text/markdown ESLint Out of Memory Error https://brianchildress.co/blog/eslint-out-of-memory-error 2021-08-18 When using ESLint with a lot of files or plugins, it's possible to cause an out of memory error, here are some tips for debugging and resolving ESLint, Troubleshooting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/eslint-out-of-memory-error.md text/markdown Use Environment Variables with npx https://brianchildress.co/blog/environment-variables-using-npx 2021-10-19 If you use npx to execute commands and need to reference environment variables, the solution is very simple. npx, envrionment variables Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/environment-variables-using-npx.md text/markdown Enabling Search in the Terminal https://brianchildress.co/blog/enable-search-in-terminal 2020-07-06 If you're using the terminal a lot and frequently need to use the same commands, here is a handy set of commands that give the ability to "search" and reuse past terminal commands. Terminal, Bash, Grep Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/enable-search-in-terminal.md text/markdown Exclude Table Data from PostgreSQL Database Dump https://brianchildress.co/blog/exclude-table-data-postgres-dump 2021-05-04 You may want to exclude table data from specific tables during a pg_dump, here are the simple commands. Postgres Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/exclude-table-data-postgres-dump.md text/markdown Find the Newest File in Directory Using NodeJS https://brianchildress.co/blog/find-latest-file-in-directory-in-nodejs 2020-08-03 In this article I'll walk through a simple method for finding the newest file in a directory using NodeJS. Node, FS module Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/find-latest-file-in-directory-in-nodejs.md text/markdown Export PostgreSQL Database from Docker Container https://brianchildress.co/blog/export-database-from-docker 2020-10-19 If you want to export data (data and/or schema) from your Docker container, here's a simple command. Docker, Database, Postgres Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/export-database-from-docker.md text/markdown Find a File in a Directory Using Unix Command https://brianchildress.co/blog/find-a-file-in-directory-in-unix 2020-07-24 In this short article we'll take a look at a command that allows you to search a directory or subdirectory for a file based on some pattern. Unix, terminal Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/find-a-file-in-directory-in-unix.md text/markdown Generate Dummy Images With Node https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-dummy-images-with-node 2018-10-29 nodejs, images, imagemagick Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-dummy-images-with-node.md text/markdown Find OS Version in Linux https://brianchildress.co/blog/find-os-version-in-linux 2019-08-03 linux, OS, version Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/find-os-version-in-linux.md text/markdown Fuzzy Search Directory in Terminal https://brianchildress.co/blog/fuzzy-search-in-terminal 2020-09-08 In this article we'll look at a simple terminal command to do a "fuzzy search" of files and folders in a directory. Terminal Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/fuzzy-search-in-terminal.md text/markdown Generate an Object from an Array of Objects https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-object-from-array-of-objects 2021-09-15 If you've ever had an array of objects, each with a unique value and wanted to deal with a single object this simple solution might help. JavaScript Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-object-from-array-of-objects.md text/markdown Generate a Unique Tarball https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-tarball-with-backup 2016-11-01 Generating a Unique Tarball for Manual Deployment Deployment Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-tarball-with-backup.md text/markdown Getting Bookmarks to Work with Auth0 Login https://brianchildress.co/blog/getting-bookmarks-to-work-with-auth0-login 2021-02-19 Users often bookmark the Auth0 login page, but eventually that bookmark no longer works. There's a quick and easy fix. Auth0, OAuth 2 Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/getting-bookmarks-to-work-with-auth0-login.md text/markdown Generate JWT for Testing https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-jwt-for-testing 2021-06-08 In this article we'll look at generating JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for testing purposes. API Security, JWT, Command Line Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/generate-jwt-for-testing.md text/markdown GIT: Branch is Not Fully Merged https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-branch-not-fully-merged 2021-05-10 There are times when you get an "not fully merged" error for a git branch, here is a simple command to figure out what commits have not been merged. GIT Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-branch-not-fully-merged.md text/markdown GIT: Force Overwrite of Local File with Remote File https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-force-overwrite-of-local-file-with-remote 2021-04-10 Sometimes we just need to reset a local file with what is saved in a remote repository, here are the commands you need. GIT, reset Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-force-overwrite-of-local-file-with-remote.md text/markdown GIT: Fatal Ambiguous Argument, Branch and Filename https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-fatal-ambiguous-argument-both-branch-and-filename 2021-03-26 While rare, you might run into an error when using Git version control that your branch name and a filename are the same. Git, Error Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-fatal-ambiguous-argument-both-branch-and-filename.md text/markdown GIT: Forget Previously Tracked File https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-forget-previously-tracked-file 2021-04-09 Oops, we checked in a file that we shouldn't have, here's how to tell GIT to "forget" about that file. GIT, reset Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-forget-previously-tracked-file.md text/markdown Git Submodules: Error When Switching Branches https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-submodules-error-when-switching-branches 2021-08-19 If you've received 'error: The following untracked working tree files would be overwritten by checkout', you are likely using git submodules. Here is how to get around that error. git, git submodules, troubleshooting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/git-submodules-error-when-switching-branches.md text/markdown Hiding JavaScript Files in VS Code https://brianchildress.co/blog/hide-javascript-files-vscode 2021-07-09 Like most JavaScript developers I'm writing a lot of Typescript, here are the steps to hide the JavaScript files that are compiled during the development process in VS Code. vscode, javascript, typescript Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/hide-javascript-files-vscode.md text/markdown Importing Data into PostgreSQL from a CSV File https://brianchildress.co/blog/import-csv-into-postgres 2020-03-18 Here are the simple steps you need to import data into your Postgres Database from a .csv file. access the Docker Engine's API from inside a container, Docker makes it really easy to do Postgres, Data, CSV Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/import-csv-into-postgres.md text/markdown HTML5 Storage Timeout https://brianchildress.co/blog/giving-storage-a-time-to-live 2016-10-16 Adding a time to live to your storage objects Front-End Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/giving-storage-a-time-to-live.md text/markdown Interview Questions to Ask, and Why? https://brianchildress.co/blog/interview-questions-to-ask-and-why 2020-07-14 In this article I share two approaches to conducting technical interviews. I highlight some of the things I'm trying to learn from each type of question. Interviewing, technical questions Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/interview-questions-to-ask-and-why.md text/markdown Importing / Exporting Data in MongoDB https://brianchildress.co/blog/import-export-data-in-mongodb 2019-11-10 Commands to deal with data in Mongo, mongodump, mongorestore MongoDB, mongodump, mongorestore Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/import-export-data-in-mongodb.md text/markdown Incrementing Counter in Postgres https://brianchildress.co/blog/incrementing-counter-in-postgres 2020-03-27 If you need to increment a counter in Postgres it's really easy Postgres, Database, API Usage Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/incrementing-counter-in-postgres.md text/markdown Hosting Your Single Page Application using Node and Express https://brianchildress.co/blog/hosting-your-single-page-application-using-node-and-express 2018-10-05 Learn how to host your single page application using Node and Express. Node, Express, Single Page Application, Web Hosting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/hosting-your-single-page-application-using-node-and-express.md text/markdown JWT | 2 Cookie Authorization - How It Works https://brianchildress.co/blog/jwt-2-cookie-authorization 2019-10-04 In this video we start our 2 Cookie Authorization series by explaining how the approach works and how it can help to secure our applications that use tokens. JSON Web Token, JWT, NodeJS, Express, Cookies, Authentication, Authorization Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/jwt-2-cookie-authorization.md text/markdown Keeping Long JavaScript Strings Readable in Code https://brianchildress.co/blog/keep-long-javascript-strings-readable-in-code 2020-02-13 If you have a really long JavaScript string that is hard to deal with in your editor use string concatenation to make it manageable. JavaScript, Editors, IDE Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/keep-long-javascript-strings-readable-in-code.md text/markdown Launching a Podcast https://brianchildress.co/blog/launching-a-podcast 2020-09-11 In this article I share why I wanted to start a podcast, launching it, and what I've learned so far. Podcast, advice, Dev Advice Podcast Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/launching-a-podcast.md text/markdown Lists I Create https://brianchildress.co/blog/lists-i-create 2020-05-05 In this post I'll show you some of the lists I create regularly and how I use them to achieve on what I set out to do Goal setting, Goal Tracking, Getting Stuff Done Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/lists-i-create.md text/markdown Lessons Learned from Island Living https://brianchildress.co/blog/lessons-learned-from-island-living 2020-10-02 I think about my time living on a Caribbean Island a lot, here are a few lessons I learned during that time Island Living, Humanity Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/lessons-learned-from-island-living.md text/markdown MacOS: Git error: xcrun invalid active developer path https://brianchildress.co/blog/mac-os-xcrun-invalid-active-developer-path 2021-03-15 If you've tried to run a `git` command and it failed with this error, here is a simple fix. MacOS, GIT, Xcode Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/mac-os-xcrun-invalid-active-developer-path.md text/markdown Manually Run Git Hooks https://brianchildress.co/blog/manually-run-git-hooks 2022-04-01 Sometimes you want to manually run a Git hook, like a pre-commit hook, for testing. This can be done from the shell. Git, Git Hooks Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/manually-run-git-hooks.md text/markdown Troubleshooting Major Version Upgrade: AWS Aurora https://brianchildress.co/blog/major-version-upgrade-aws-aurora 2021-10-12 If you need to perform a major version upgrade to your AWS Aurora instance(s), you might run into errors, here's a possible solution Troubleshooting, AWS, Aurora RDS Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/major-version-upgrade-aws-aurora.md text/markdown Merge Multiple Nested Objects in JavaScript https://brianchildress.co/blog/merge-multiple-nested-objects-in-javascript 2020-04-15 If you need to merge multiple nested objects together here is a simple helper function with plenty of uses JavaScript, ES6, Merging, Objects Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/merge-multiple-nested-objects-in-javascript.md text/markdown Merging an Upstream Repo into Your Fork https://brianchildress.co/blog/merging-upstream-repo-into-fork 2020-02-11 In this post we go over the commands and steps needed to update your personal fork with any upstream changes. Git, Pull Requests, Merging Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/merging-upstream-repo-into-fork.md text/markdown Modify Puppeteer User Agent https://brianchildress.co/blog/modify-puppeteer-user-agent 2020-09-19 In this short post I'll show how to modify the Puppeteer user agent string. Puppeteer Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/modify-puppeteer-user-agent.md text/markdown Multipass: Mount Host Volume https://brianchildress.co/blog/multipass-mount-host-volume 2021-03-12 If you're using Multipass you might need to mount a volume to gain access to resources on your host machine, here's how to do it. Multipass, Microk8s, k8s Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/multipass-mount-host-volume.md text/markdown Named Parameters In Bash https://brianchildress.co/blog/named-parameters-in-bash 2018-10-17 bash, parameters, shell script Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/named-parameters-in-bash.md text/markdown NodeJS &#x2F; Express Authorization Middleware https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-authorization-middleware 2019-09-19 In this video we build Authorization (AuthZ) middleware using Node, Express, and JSON Web Tokens (JWT). This tutorial will help you to implement simple access control into your NodeJS&#x2F;Express API server. Access control can be defined based on a user&#39;s Role (Role-based access control, RBAC), or attribute based access control. NodeJS, Authorization, Middleware, JSON Web Token, JWT, Access Control Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-authorization-middleware.md text/markdown NodeJS APIs Without Express https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-apis-without-express 2019-09-22 In this video we create 3 simple API endpoints in NodeJS without Express.js. We use the HTTP module from Node to serve plain text, HTML, and JSON. This is a simple, lightweight server. NodeJS, APIs, Express Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-apis-without-express.md text/markdown Autogenerating Swagger Documentation with Node & Express https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-swagger-autogeneration-docs 2019-09-15 In this video we walk through creating a simple NodeJS&#x2F;Express API endpoint and setting auto-generating documentation using Swagger. We can then test our API using the Swagger UI. Swagger, Documentation, Automatically Generated, NodeJS, Express, Swagger UI, Swagger JSDoc Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-swagger-autogeneration-docs.md text/markdown Node GPX to GeoJSON Convertor https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-gpx-geojson-convertor 2019-09-15 In this video we build a simple GPX (GPS Exchange Format) to GeoJSON converter application in NodeJS. I&#39;ll walk you through each step of user input, file conversion, and output required to generate GeoJSON files for your next application. GPX, GPS, GeoJSON, NodeJS Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/node-gpx-geojson-convertor.md text/markdown NodeJS Troubleshooting Endpoint https://brianchildress.co/blog/nodejs-troubleshooting-endpoint 2021-05-01 There are times when you might need to know information about your running NodeJS server. Here is a simple way to create an endpoint to expose valuable system for your production NodeJS application. NodeJS, Troubleshooting, Production Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/nodejs-troubleshooting-endpoint.md text/markdown Parse JSON Values Using Grep https://brianchildress.co/blog/parse-json-using-grep 2021-05-05 Sometimes you need to quickly find a value in a JSON object, using grep allows you to use native functionality to get the information you need. JSON, grep Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/parse-json-using-grep.md text/markdown Parsing a CSV file using Bash https://brianchildress.co/blog/parse-csv-file-in-bash 2020-04-13 In this post we'll look at a simple bash script to parse through a .csv file and do something with the data Bash, csv Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/parse-csv-file-in-bash.md text/markdown Populating a PostgreSQL Database in Docker https://brianchildress.co/blog/populating-postgresql-db-in-docker 2019-10-23 If you're using PostgreSQL and developing locally, here is a quick command to seed (re-seed) your database. postgres, docker Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/populating-postgresql-db-in-docker.md text/markdown Prevent Nodemon from Constantly Restarting https://brianchildress.co/blog/prevent-nodemon-from-constantly-restarting 2020-09-18 In this short article we'll take a look at a common issue when using Nodemon to refresh files during development. NPM, Nodemon Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/prevent-nodemon-from-constantly-restarting.md text/markdown Save Yourself from Yourself https://brianchildress.co/blog/pre-commit-hooks 2019-01-10 Using pre-commit hooks in git to avoid common mistakes and embarrassment GIT, Hooks, workflow, developer Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/pre-commit-hooks.md text/markdown Puppeteer Max Timeout Error - Workaround https://brianchildress.co/blog/puppeteer-max-timeout-error 2020-09-23 In this short post I'll show how to get around the common max timeout error in Puppeteer. Puppeteer, Error Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/puppeteer-max-timeout-error.md text/markdown Questions for the Interviewer https://brianchildress.co/blog/questions-for-the-interviewer 2017-05-22 Some of my favorite questions to ask an interviewer for a prospective role. Interviewing, questions Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/questions-for-the-interviewer.md text/markdown Quick Performance Testing using Node https://brianchildress.co/blog/quick-performance-testing-using-node 2017-07-03 test 'Performance' Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/quick-performance-testing-using-node.md text/markdown Rebuild a Single Docker Container https://brianchildress.co/blog/rebuild-single-docker-container-docker-composemd 2019-11-11 If you use Docker Compose to manage multiple containers, networking, etc. and need to rebuild a single service or container, here are a few commands that will help. Docker, Docker compose, service, container Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/rebuild-single-docker-container-docker-composemd.md text/markdown Removing Objects from Array with Duplicate Values Using .reduce() https://brianchildress.co/blog/remove-objects-from-array-with-duplicate-values 2020-01-29 We'll take a look at an easy way to remove objects from an Array in JavaScript using the .reduce() method JavaScript, reduce, objects, arrays Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/remove-objects-from-array-with-duplicate-values.md text/markdown Renaming a Local and Remote Git Branch https://brianchildress.co/blog/renaming-local-and-remote-git-branch 2022-03-31 Sometimes you need to rename a Git branch, here are the simple commands rename a local or remote branch in Git using the command line. Git Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/renaming-local-and-remote-git-branch.md text/markdown Reorder Columns in Postgres https://brianchildress.co/blog/reorder-columns-postgres 2021-04-27 Sometimes you need to reorder columns in your database to align with other data models, to show relevant data first, to satisfy your O.C.D (✋ that's me). postgres Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/reorder-columns-postgres.md text/markdown Reversing the Order of a Loop in Hexo https://brianchildress.co/blog/reverse-order-in-hexo-loop 2019-05-17 hexo, for loop Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/reverse-order-in-hexo-loop.md text/markdown Return to a Scroll Position on Page Refresh https://brianchildress.co/blog/resume-page-position-on-refresh 2020-09-20 In this short article we'll take a look at a simple way to "remember" a scroll position on page refresh. Scroll position, Local Storage Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/resume-page-position-on-refresh.md text/markdown Reset Auto-Increment IDs in Postgres https://brianchildress.co/blog/reset-auto-increment-in-postgres 2021-04-18 Data, Postgres Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/reset-auto-increment-in-postgres.md text/markdown My Required Reading List https://brianchildress.co/blog/required-reading 2021-03-15 Here is a list of books that I feel are important for everyone to read Books, Audiobooks Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/required-reading.md text/markdown Rotate AWS Access Keys via Script https://brianchildress.co/blog/rotate-aws-access-keys-script 2021-05-04 It's a good idea to rotate your AWS Access Keys regularly, here is a simple script that makes the process easy and painless. AWS, Access Keys, Bash Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/rotate-aws-access-keys-script.md text/markdown Run Bash Script from Node https://brianchildress.co/blog/run-bash-script-from-node 2018-09-22 bash, node, scripts Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/run-bash-script-from-node.md text/markdown Run a Function Every Time You Change Directories with Zsh https://brianchildress.co/blog/run-function-when-changing-directories 2020-05-20 If you have a set of tasks you do every time you change directories, e.g. changing to a new project, here is a quick way to automate those tasks. Zsh Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/run-function-when-changing-directories.md text/markdown Searching GIT Logs for Sensitive Data https://brianchildress.co/blog/search-git-logs-for-sensitive-data 2021-01-08 If you've ever needed to search GIT logs for specific information in a commit, here is a handy command that could help GIT, sensitive data, logs Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/search-git-logs-for-sensitive-data.md text/markdown Interview: How to Work with Developers as a Scrum Master https://brianchildress.co/blog/scrum-how-to-work-with-devs 2022-05-26 I was recently asked to be a guest for a virtual AMA of Scrum Masters looking to improve their relationships with Developers on their teams/projects. Here are some of the questions and my thoughts. Scrum, Development, SDLC, Teamwork Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/scrum-how-to-work-with-devs.md text/markdown Sending an Array of Values in a GET Request https://brianchildress.co/blog/sending-array-of-values-in-get-request 2022-02-15 If you need to send multiple values in a GET request here is a simple way. REST, APIs Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/sending-array-of-values-in-get-request.md text/markdown Serverless Framework and Serverless Offline Error: POST Request Not Responding https://brianchildress.co/blog/serverless-framework-post-request-not-responding 2021-05-14 If you use the Serverless Framework and Serverless Offline Plugin for developing Serverless Functions, (e.g. AWS Lambda) you might have seen an issue recently with POST requests not responding. Serverless, Serverless Offline, NodeJS Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/serverless-framework-post-request-not-responding.md text/markdown Simple Polling Solution Using setTimeout() https://brianchildress.co/blog/simple-polling-using-settimeout 2020-01-15 In this blog post I'll show you how to implement a simple polling solution using setTimeout() instead of setInterval() JavaScript, setInterval, setTimeout Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/simple-polling-using-settimeout.md text/markdown Should I Stay Or Should I Go? https://brianchildress.co/blog/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go 2021-10-27 There is a time in everyone's career when they wonder if they should stay in their current role or move to a new role or company. Here are some of the things I consider when giving advice or making the decision for myself. Career growth, opportunities, resignation Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go.md text/markdown Simplify Node Configuration With Object Assign https://brianchildress.co/blog/simplify-node-configuration-with-object-assign 2018-09-25 node, configuration, object.assign Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/simplify-node-configuration-with-object-assign.md text/markdown Sort Array by Another Array https://brianchildress.co/blog/sort-array-by-another-array 2017-12-07 javascript, array, sorting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/sort-array-by-another-array.md text/markdown Speaking at a Conference https://brianchildress.co/blog/speaking-at-a-conference 2019-05-19 So you've been invited to speak at a conference, what do I do now? Here are some tips and tricks I've learned from experience and other speakers speaking, conference, tips and tricks Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/speaking-at-a-conference.md text/markdown Specify Python Registry https://brianchildress.co/blog/specify-python-registry 2020-03-31 If you need to use a specific registry when installing Python dependencies these commands could help. Python, Private Registry Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/specify-python-registry.md text/markdown Start a Docker Container Without Specifying a Command https://brianchildress.co/blog/start-docker-container-without-specifying-a-command 2021-05-12 If you need to do some troubleshooting of a Docker container and the entrypoint or startup command you defined might be the problem, here is a quick fix to allow you to access the container to investigate. Docker, Troubleshooting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/start-docker-container-without-specifying-a-command.md text/markdown Split Screen on Mac https://brianchildress.co/blog/split-screen-on-mac 2019-10-23 efficiency, shortcuts Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/split-screen-on-mac.md text/markdown Tar File(s) or Directories Using the Command Line https://brianchildress.co/blog/tar-files-and-directories-using-command-line 2020-04-03 There are many reasons why we might need to Tar files and directories, here are a few helpful commands to get started. Tar, Compression, Command Line Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/tar-files-and-directories-using-command-line.md text/markdown Testing GIT Hooks Before Actually Committing https://brianchildress.co/blog/test-git-hooks-before-committing 2020-07-01 If you want to use GIT hooks (pre-commit, pre-push), but want to test them before actually committing, it's really easy to do. GIT, GIT Hooks Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/test-git-hooks-before-committing.md text/markdown Terraform 403: Access Denied Error https://brianchildress.co/blog/terraform-403-access-denied-error 2021-02-25 An easy fix for a common error when using Terraform to deploy resources using the CLI. Terraform, Terraform State Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/terraform-403-access-denied-error.md text/markdown Testing a Pull Request Locally https://brianchildress.co/blog/testing-pull-request-locally 2020-08-28 If you want to test a pull request locally, here are a few simple commands to get setup. GIT, Pull Requests, Code Review Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/testing-pull-request-locally.md text/markdown Tracing Node's Garbage Collection https://brianchildress.co/blog/tracing-node-garbage-collection 2020-02-21 In this blog post I'll show you a quick way to peak into Node's garbage collection. NodeJS Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/tracing-node-garbage-collection.md text/markdown Treat Local GIT Repo as a Remote GIT Repo https://brianchildress.co/blog/treat-local-git-repo-as-a-remote-git-repo 2021-05-08 There are many reasons why you might want to use a local GIT repo like it were a remote repo, the setup is simple to get started. GIT, Local Repo, Remote Repo Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/treat-local-git-repo-as-a-remote-git-repo.md text/markdown Tracking a User's Social Logins in your Database https://brianchildress.co/blog/tracking-users-social-logins-in-database 2020-08-31 In this article I will share an approach to managing user accounts that use OpenId Connect to login with various social platforms. OIDC, PostgreSQL, User Authentication, User Authorization Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/tracking-users-social-logins-in-database.md text/markdown Troubleshooting Alpine Docker Images https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshoot-alpine-docker-images 2020-11-05 In this short article we'll take a look at a quick approach to troubleshooting issues in your Alpine Docker images. Docker, Alpine, Troubleshooting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshoot-alpine-docker-images.md text/markdown Troubleshooting Network Requests using Google Chrome (Dev Tools) https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshoot-network-request-google-chrome 2020-04-26 In this blog post I'll show you a quick way to repeat or retry network requests using Google Chrome's Developer tools. This approach allows you to modify and retry requests for troubleshooting purposes. Troubleshooting, Developer Tools Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshoot-network-request-google-chrome.md text/markdown Which Bash File Am I Even Using? Troubleshooting Bash Source Files https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshooting-bash-files 2020-05-14 If you've ever battled various bash profiles to see which one is being sourced, here's a quick way to troubleshoot. Bash, Terminal, Profiles, Troubleshooting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshooting-bash-files.md text/markdown Troubleshooting a Non-Running Docker Container https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshooting-stopped-docker-container 2020-05-26 In this post I'll show you a quick troubleshooting method for identifying and fixing issues in non-running Docker containers. Docker, Container, Troubleshooting Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/troubleshooting-stopped-docker-container.md text/markdown Upsert in PostgreSQL Using ON CONFLICT https://brianchildress.co/blog/upsert-in-postgres-with-on-conflct 2020-02-19 If you need update a row in PostgreSQL if it already exists OR create a new row if it doesn't already exist, using the ON CONFLICT command will do it PostgreSQL, Databases, Querying Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/upsert-in-postgres-with-on-conflct.md text/markdown Update JSON File with Bash Using NodeJS https://brianchildress.co/blog/update-json-file-in-bash-with-node 2022-02-22 In this short post I'll show you a quick way to make simple edits to a .json file from the command line or using bash and NodeJS. Bash, JSON, NodeJS Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/update-json-file-in-bash-with-node.md text/markdown Updating GIT credentials in Command Line https://brianchildress.co/blog/update-git-credentials-command-line 2020-08-05 If you've seen an 'Authentication failed for https://____.git error, here's a quick command to update your credentials through the command line. GIT, Authentication, Terminal Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/update-git-credentials-command-line.md text/markdown Update an Object Using the Spread Operator https://brianchildress.co/blog/update-object-using-the-spread-operator-javascript 2021-04-13 If you want to extend or override values in an object, using the spread operator in JavaScript can help JavaScript, ES6 Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/update-object-using-the-spread-operator-javascript.md text/markdown Useful AWS Snippets https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-aws-snippets 2018-08-14 aws, snippets Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-aws-snippets.md text/markdown Useful Command Line Snippets https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-command-line-snippets 2018-09-11 unix, snippets Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-command-line-snippets.md text/markdown Useful Docker Snippets https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-docker-snippets 2017-08-19 docker, snippets, containers Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-docker-snippets.md text/markdown Useful Git Snippets https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-git-snippets 2021-04-05 A collection of useful GIT commands and snippets git, snippets Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-git-snippets.md text/markdown Useful Postgres / PSQL Commands https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-postgres-psql-commands 2020-01-29 List of often used commands when working with PostgreSQL OR SQL in general PostgreSQL Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/useful-postgres-psql-commands.md text/markdown Troubleshooting AWS EC2 by Reviewing the UserData Script https://brianchildress.co/blog/user-data-script-location 2018-10-26 aws, ec2, troubleshooting, userdata Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/user-data-script-location.md text/markdown Using Variables with Sed in Bash https://brianchildress.co/blog/using-variables-with-sed 2020-01-12 If you need to use sed to handle some find and replace functionality of text, here are some ways to make your commands more maintainable over time. Sed, Bash Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/using-variables-with-sed.md text/markdown Tools I Use https://brianchildress.co/blog/uses 2021-03-11 This is a list of the tools that I use regularly to help make me more efficient and effective. Tools, Platforms Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/uses.md text/markdown Variables in package.json https://brianchildress.co/blog/variables-in-package-json 2018-10-31 npm, variables, package.json Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/variables-in-package-json.md text/markdown Variables in Bash Alias https://brianchildress.co/blog/variables-in-bash-alias 2020-12-19 Using variables in bash aliases is easy to do, here's how Bash, alias Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/variables-in-bash-alias.md text/markdown Variables in Markdown https://brianchildress.co/blog/variables-in-markdown 2020-11-03 In this short article we'll take a look at a how we can use variables in Markdown documents. Markdown Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/variables-in-markdown.md text/markdown VS Code Shortcuts https://brianchildress.co/blog/vscode-shortcuts 2021-07-14 If you use VS Code, here are some handy shortcuts that might help make your development life a little easier. VS Code Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/vscode-shortcuts.md text/markdown Vulnerabilities Explained - Injection https://brianchildress.co/blog/vulnerabilities-explained-injection 2020-07-06 In this article we'll take a look at different types of common injections and how they exist in code. OWASP, injection, SQL injection, OS Command Injection, errors, vulnerabilities Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/vulnerabilities-explained-injection.md text/markdown Version with Angular CLI https://brianchildress.co/blog/version-with-angular-cli 2018-08-22 angular, angular cli Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/version-with-angular-cli.md text/markdown What Does it Mean to be a Senior Developer? https://brianchildress.co/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-senior-developer 2021-03-05 Let's break down some of the qualities that determine if a person is a senior developer. Seniority, Experience Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-senior-developer.md text/markdown Nation Conferences - December 2024 https://brianchildress.co/talks/conference-nation-conferences-connected-world 2024-12-28 conference Thriving in a Connected World - Exploring how businesses and technology leaders can succeed in our increasingly connected world, leveraging connectivity while managing complexity and maintaining security. Brian Childress Blue Ridge Ruby 2024 https://brianchildress.co/talks/conference-blue-ridge-ruby-2024 2024-07-31 conference Simplicity is the foundation of successful software development. This talk explores how keeping things simple leads to better software, more maintainable codebases, and teams that can move faster without breaking things. Presented at Blue Ridge Ruby conference. Brian Childress Nation Conferences 2024 https://brianchildress.co/talks/conference-nation-conferences-simplicity 2024-08-15 conference Simplicity is the foundation of successful software development. This talk explores how keeping things simple leads to better software, more maintainable codebases, and teams that can move faster without breaking things. Brian Childress Podcast: Agile Mindset Consulting https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-agile-mindset-consulting 2022-05-26 podcast Scrum Power Hour - How to Build a Successful Relationship Between Scrum Masters and Developers. Exploring the dynamics of effective collaboration between Scrum Masters and development teams for better project outcomes. Brian Childress Podcast: Bankedoutt Radio Show https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-bankedoutt-radio 2023-11-03 podcast Brian Childress Interview - A wide-ranging conversation covering career journey, technology trends, leadership insights, and lessons learned from years of experience in software development and architecture. Brian Childress Podcast: ArtificialIntelligencePodcast https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-artificial-intelligence-podcast 2024-09-23 podcast AI-Proof Your Business - Strategies for preparing your business for the AI revolution, understanding how to implement AI effectively, and future-proofing your technology infrastructure and processes. Brian Childress Podcast: Biz Help For You - Candy Messer https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-biz-help-for-you 2024-05-15 podcast How to Make Smart Tech Decisions for Your Business - Practical framework for making informed technology decisions that align with business goals, budget, and long-term strategy. Brian Childress Podcast: Coffee, Chaos, & Cashflow https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-coffee-chaos-cashflow 2025-03-27 podcast Helping Non-Technical Leaders Succeed in Tech - A discussion about bridging the gap between business leadership and technology, helping non-technical leaders navigate the complex world of software development and technology strategy. Brian Childress Podcast: The CTO Show With Mehmet https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-cto-show-mehmet 2023-07-27 podcast From Enthusiast to Expert - A conversation about the journey from technology enthusiast to fractional CTO, sharing insights on career growth, technical leadership, and building expertise in software architecture. Brian Childress Podcast: The CTO Show With Mehmet #181 https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-cto-show-mehmet-181 2024-01-13 podcast From Enthusiast to Expert - Episode 181 - A follow-up conversation diving deeper into the fractional CTO role, sharing experiences, challenges, and successes in helping companies with technology leadership. Brian Childress Podcast: Financial Freedom #534 https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-financial-freedom-534 2023-11-03 podcast Navigating the Tech Terrain - Episode 534 exploring the technology landscape, helping business leaders understand and navigate technical decisions, trends, and challenges in today's digital world. Brian Childress Podcast: Financial Freedom with Dr. Christopher Loo https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-financial-freedom-dr-christopher-loo 2023-09-27 podcast Tech Talk - Bridging Business and Technology. A conversation about connecting business objectives with technical implementation, helping leaders make informed technology decisions that drive business value. Brian Childress Podcast: Guide to HR https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-guide-to-hr 2023-12-21 podcast Scaling Made Simple - Expert advice on scaling technology organizations, building effective teams, and implementing systems that grow with your business without adding unnecessary complexity. Brian Childress Podcast: The First Customer https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-first-customer 2024-03-06 podcast How to Tackle Tech Complexity to Scale Your Business - Strategies for managing technical complexity while scaling, simplifying systems, and making technology decisions that support sustainable growth. Brian Childress Podcast: The Liquid Lunch Project https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-liquid-lunch-project 2024-02-14 podcast Small Business, Big Tech - Navigating the Digital Landscape - Helping small businesses understand and implement technology solutions, making sense of the digital transformation without overwhelming complexity. Brian Childress Podcast: Mission Driven https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-mission-driven 2024-02-21 podcast Simplify to Scale - Tackling Software Complexity - How simplification is the key to successful scaling, removing unnecessary complexity, and building systems that grow sustainably with your business. Brian Childress Podcast: Paperback Expert https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-paperback-expert 2024-01-02 podcast Designing Your Data for Business Success - A deep dive into data architecture and how to structure your data to support business objectives, improve decision-making, and enable scalable growth. Brian Childress Podcast: Open Tech Talks https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-open-tech-talks 2024-01-29 podcast Tech Advisor Insights - Making the Right Calls for Your Startup - Guidance for startups on making critical technology decisions, from choosing the right stack to hiring technical talent and planning for growth. Brian Childress Podcast: Payback Time https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-payback-time 2024-01-19 podcast How to Scale a Tech Company - Strategies and best practices for scaling technology companies, from technical infrastructure to team growth, addressing common challenges and proven solutions. Brian Childress Podcast: Personal Brand Blueprint https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-personal-brand-blueprint 2025-07-29 podcast From Non-Technical Beginnings to Fractional CTO Success - The journey of building a personal brand in technology, transitioning from non-technical beginnings to becoming a successful fractional CTO, and lessons learned along the way. Brian Childress Podcast: Play Big Faster https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-play-big-faster 2024-01-27 podcast The Tech Help You Didn't Know You Needed - Uncovering hidden technology challenges and solutions that businesses often overlook, providing practical advice for leveraging technology effectively. Brian Childress Podcast: Peter Witham https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-peter-witham 2023-09-15 podcast Keeping Software Simple - A discussion about the importance of simplicity in software development, avoiding over-engineering, and building maintainable systems that solve real business problems. Brian Childress Podcast: Scale Architects https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-scale-architects 2024-05-24 podcast The Secret to Scaling Through Technology - Episode 166 revealing key strategies for leveraging technology to scale your business effectively, avoiding common pitfalls and building for sustainable growth. Brian Childress Podcast: Small Steps Big Wins with Sue Saller https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-small-steps-big-wins 2023-12-19 podcast Quit the W-2 and Didn't Look Back - Sharing the journey of leaving traditional employment to pursue entrepreneurship and fractional CTO work, including lessons learned and advice for others considering the leap. Brian Childress Podcast: Software Oasis https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-software-oasis 2024-03-01 podcast API & Security Specialist - Discussion about API design, security best practices, and building robust, secure software systems that protect user data and business assets. Brian Childress Podcast: Timothy Hughes https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-timothy-hughes 2023-12-01 podcast Understanding Software's Hidden Challenges - Exploring the often-invisible challenges in software development, from technical debt to organizational issues, and how to address them proactively. Brian Childress Podcast: The Tech Leader's Playbook https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-tech-leaders-playbook 2023-12-22 podcast Tech Companies Aren't Just Failing - They're Collapsing - An in-depth look at why tech companies fail and what leaders can do to prevent catastrophic collapse. Exploring common pitfalls and strategies for sustainable growth. Brian Childress Podcast: Tech Leaders https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-tech-leaders-spotlight 2024-03-12 podcast Spotlight Series - Featured in the Tech Leaders Spotlight Series, sharing insights on technology leadership, building effective teams, and driving innovation in software development. Brian Childress Podcast: Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-top-technical-questions 2024-05-08 podcast Top Technical Questions from Founders - Answering the most common and critical technical questions that founders ask, providing practical guidance on technology decisions, architecture, and team building. Brian Childress Podcast: Work at Home RockStar https://brianchildress.co/talks/podcast-work-at-home-rockstar 2024-02-27 podcast The Grit Behind Tech Success - Professional Mastery and Integrity - Discussing the importance of professional integrity, continuous learning, and the determination required to succeed in technology leadership. Brian Childress All Things Open 2018 https://brianchildress.co/talks/talk-all-things-open-2018 2018-10-22 conference As our applications grow in complexity, application security needs to change to keep pace. Using real-world examples we will explore new implementations for front-end user authorization and authentication best practices. We’ll go beyond the basics of determining if a user is logged in, and discuss using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication. By examining security vulnerabilities lurking in most web applications we will demonstrate strategies to implement new security patterns using today’s hottest JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue). You’ll find unique ways to differentiate users by roles or security groups, changing the user experience. We’ll discuss ways to control a user’s access down to a single data point by moving our authorization model to the component level. <br/><br/> <em>Key areas we’ll cover</em> <ul><li>JSON Web Token (JWT) best practices</li><li>Route and Component level authorization</li><li>Role based user access</li><li>Vulnerabilities in modern web apps</li> Brian Childress Coder Cruise 2018 https://brianchildress.co/talks/talk-coder-cruise-2018 2018-08-30 conference As our applications grow in complexity, application security needs to change to keep pace. Using real-world examples we will explore new implementations for front-end user authorization and authentication best practices. We’ll go beyond the basics of determining if a user is logged in, and discuss using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication. By examining security vulnerabilities lurking in most web applications we will demonstrate strategies to implement new security patterns using today’s hottest JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue). You’ll find unique ways to differentiate users by roles or security groups, changing the user experience. We’ll discuss ways to control a user’s access down to a single data point by moving our authorization model to the component level. <br/><br/> <em>Key areas we’ll cover</em> <ul><li>JSON Web Token (JWT) best practices</li><li>Route and Component level authorization</li><li>Role based user access</li><li>Vulnerabilities in modern web apps</li> Brian Childress ForwardJS Ottawa 2019 https://brianchildress.co/talks/talk-forward-js-ottawa-2019 2019-04-10 conference As our applications grow in complexity, application security needs to change to keep pace. Using real-world examples we will explore new implementations for front-end user authorization and authentication best practices. We’ll go beyond the basics of determining if a user is logged in, and discuss using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication. By examining security vulnerabilities lurking in most web applications we will demonstrate strategies to implement new security patterns using today’s hottest JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue). You’ll find unique ways to differentiate users by roles or security groups, changing the user experience. We’ll discuss ways to control a user’s access down to a single data point by moving our authorization model to the component level. <br/><br/> <em>Key areas we’ll cover</em> <ul><li>JSON Web Token (JWT) best practices</li><li>Route and Component level authorization</li><li>Role based user access</li><li>Vulnerabilities in modern web apps</li> Brian Childress Open Source 101 2019 https://brianchildress.co/talks/talk-open-source-101-2019 2019-04-18 conference Do your tests keep you up at night? In this talk we’ll remove the mystery and fear around testing by understanding what a good test looks like. Through real world examples we’ll explore ways to improve your overall test coverage by identifying key areas in your application, unique edge cases and more. We’ll use some uncommon tools and approaches, like mutation testing, to literally test our tests and produce a much better test result. I’ll show you ways to test that actually matter. You will be able to tell a good test from a bad one and know which type of test to use for each scenario Brian Childress Podcast: The Future of the Future https://brianchildress.co/talks/talk-podcast-the-future-of-the-future-2023 2023-03-21 podcast Join me to learn this, and more, as I interview Brian Childress, a seasoned Software Architect with more than 15 years of experience leading projects and helping companies get software development right. Brian Childress RVA.JS Meetup, March 2022 https://brianchildress.co/talks/talk-rvajs-2022 2022-03-01 meetup As our applications grow in complexity, application security needs to change to keep pace. Using real-world examples we will explore new implementations for front-end user authorization and authentication best practices. We'll go beyond the basics of determining if a user is logged in, and discuss using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication. By examining security vulnerabilities lurking in most web applications we will demonstrate strategies to implement new security patterns using today's hottest JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue). You'll find unique ways to differentiate users by roles or security groups, changing the user experience. We'll discuss ways to control a user's access down to a single data point by moving our authorization model to the component level. <br/><br/> <em>Key areas we'll cover:</em> <ul><li>JSON Web Token (JWT) best practices</li><li>Route and Component level authorization</li><li>Role based user access</li><li>Vulnerabilities in modern web apps</li> Brian Childress Webinar: Tintash - 5-Step Tech Stack Audit https://brianchildress.co/talks/webinar-tintash-tech-stack-audit 2025-08-20 webinar 5-Step Tech Stack Audit - A comprehensive framework for auditing your technology stack, identifying technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and opportunities for optimization and improvement. Brian Childress Brian's ability to simplify a tangled system while keeping the team shipping was the best investment we made all year. Jane Doe VP of Engineering, Acme Co Brian Childress He cut our cloud costs by 25% not by adding tools, but by deleting what we didn't need. That kind of judgment is rare. Mark Alvarez CTO, Northwind Systems Brian Childress Working with Brian moved us from weekly to daily releases without the usual chaos. He explains tradeoffs clearly and the team trusted his calls. Priya Natarajan Director of Product, Fenwick Labs Brian Childress Brian brought AI-assisted development into our workflow without losing the plot. Thoughtful, pragmatic, and easy to work with. Tom Bergstrom Head of Engineering, Solvo Brian Childress https://brianchildress.co/llms.txt https://brianchildress.co/sitemap-index.xml Every blog post and project case study is also available as plain Markdown at the same URL path with a .md extension appended (e.g. /blog/some-post.md).