Jordan Powell
Developer Productivity Engineer @ Nx
Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States
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Jordan Powell is a Developer Productivity Engineer at Nx who specializes in optimizing developer workflows, improving build performance, and enhancing software quality at scale. With extensive full-stack engineering experience building enterprise applications, he brings a deep understanding of both technical implementation and developer experience challenges. As a Google Developer Expert, Jordan stays at the forefront of industry trends and actively shares his expertise through mentoring, open-source contributions, and community engagement. His passion for automation and testing drives his commitment to reliability, readability, and performance in software development. Beyond his technical work, Jordan serves as co-founder and CEO of Dream On: Global, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring individuals to pursue their dreams, demonstrating his commitment to making meaningful impact both within and beyond the tech community.
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Modern Angular Testing
Angular has released several incredibly powerful new features and improvements over the past several releases including Standalone Components, Deferred Views and a new Control Flow. As a result we are having to re-think the way we build our Angular applications. But what does this mean for testing?
In this talk I will show you what the testing use case looks like in the Modern Angular World and how you can create even more valuable tests as a result.
API Testing Made Easy
API's are a vital part of how we build applications today. It's how we send data from point A to Point B. They are sort of like the planes, trains and automobiles of the digital world.
Though API’s are a key piece to building applications, they aren't always easy to test. In this 90 minute workshop , I will show you how to use Test Driven Development (TDD) to write high value API tests using Cypress
Nx + Cypress Like Peanut Butter & Jelly
Name a more iconic duo than Nx & Cypress....I'll wait.
In this talk I will highlight some of ways in which Nx integrates seamlessly with Cypress and how it can speed up both your development and overall developer experience. We will also take a look at Cypress Component Testing and how you can leverage Nx in your testing. By the end you will see why Nx and Cypress are the peanut butter and jelly of your developer toolbox.
Component Testing With Cypress
Cypress released it's public beta back in October of 2017. Not long after, it became the undisputed heavy weight champion of the automated testing world. It made end to end and integration testing actually effective, fast and fun! It had just one problem....Components. Thankfully with Cypress's 10.0 release of Component Testing, that problem no longer exists! In this talk, you will learn how to get started with Cypress CT and some best practices to start writing component tests in your applications
End-to-End, Component and API Testing with Cypress
In a world where continuous deployment has become the norm, testing is no longer an option but a necessity. Even the smallest of changes can have major impact on our software. In this workshop I will show you how to test your applications the way your users actually use it. We will take a deep dive into how to do End-to-End (E2E) testing. We will then learn how to test your individual components in isolation using Component Testing and finally learn how to test your API’s with API Testing. By the end you will be equipped with everything you need to write automated tests for your entire tech stack using Cypress.
Testing Your Components is as Simple as Pie!
In this talk we will learn the complexities of software by baking a pie in Javascript! We will learn the tradeoffs we need to make along the way and the ramifications they have on testing. Come hungry, as this is one piece of pie you won’t want to miss.
Building Scalable Applications with Nx
Building scalable applications has never been more important in our ever changing technical world. From building, testing and linting to the management of dependencies and code reuse, this is no easy feat. Thankfully, Nx has made these things both simple and fun! In this talk, I will show you how easy it is to build and refactor scalable applications with Nx.
AI and the Future of Testing
Chat GPT, Bard, Bing, CoPilot; the list goes on. The age of AI is officially here! Artificial intelligence may sound scary to some but at isn't simplest form Artificial Intelligence just combines computer science and very large datasets, to help solve problems. In this talk, I will show you what AI may mean for the future of automated testing and whether or not it's coming for our jobs!
The Art of Scaling: Nx Strategies for Enterprises
Scaling an enterprise codebase and team isn’t just about growth—it’s about efficiency. This talk explores how Nx helps enterprises manage large monorepos, optimize CI, and streamline developer workflows. Learn practical strategies to scale sustainably, maintain code quality, and ensure your team moves fast without breaking things.
Put a little AI in your Graph
Modern development teams are adopting AI in their applications faster than ever, yet traditional polyrepo project structures often fall short in handling the complexity of AI-driven features. In this talk, we'll delve into how Nx's graph-based architecture serves as a perfect foundation for gradually incorporating AI capabilities into your existing projects. We'll showcase how Nx's computational graph seamlessly supports AI—from straightforward LLM integrations to advanced multi-agent systems—while preserving the modularity and scalability your team relies on. Join us to discover how you can "put a little AI in your graph" without interrupting your current development workflows.
Getting Started With Angular
The first version of Angular (version 2) launched back in May of 2016. Now 12 major releases later, the framework has evolved and become arguably the framework of choice for enterprise application development. In this talk, we will explore what makes Angular different from other Javascript frameworks and why you should consider it for your next project.
GemCity TECH Mini-Conference
GemCity TECH is excited to host a dynamic one-day mini-conference on April 12th at The Hub in Dayton, Ohio. Inspired by a recent visit to CodeMash, we want to bring a piece of a large tech conference closer to home for free! This event will feature 5 expert speakers, each delivering engaging 30-minute talks covering a diverse range of technical topics. Designed for technology professionals and enthusiasts alike, the GemCity TECH Mini-Conference provides an opportunity to gain valuable insights, explore emerging trends, and connect with like-minded individuals in a collaborative environment.
Why Attend?
✔ Enhance Your Coding Skills – Gain knowledge from experts covering modern programming languages, frameworks, and software development trends.
✔ Efficient Learning – Explore a wide range of topics all at once to quickly stay up-to-date on the latest in tech, right in your Dayton backyard for free!
✔ Expand Your Professional Network – Connect with fellow tech professionals in a collaborative setting.
Stay tuned for additional details, including speaker announcements and session topics, as we get closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Jordan Powell
Developer Productivity Engineer @ Nx
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