Brian Childress

Node GPX to GeoJSON Convertor

In this video we build a simple GPX (GPS Exchange Format) to GeoJSON converter application in NodeJS. I'll walk you through each step of user input, file conversion, and output required to generate GeoJSON files for your next application.

Autogenerating Swagger Documentation with Node & Express

In this video we walk through creating a simple NodeJS/Express API endpoint and setting auto-generating documentation using Swagger. We can then test our API using the Swagger UI.

Docker Build and Run In One Command

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.

Assigning a Random Port in Node

Docker Compose Exited with Code 0

Find OS Version in Linux

Advice For A New Dev

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.

Speaking at a Conference

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

Reversing the Order of a Loop in Hexo