IdelsTak / netbeans-project-types-overview.md

Created July 16, 2024 00:49

Comparison of Gradle and Maven project types for building a Java application

NetBeans Project Types Overview

Gradle Project Types

Java Application
- Pros: Easy setup, benefits from Gradle's performance optimizations, suitable for simple projects.
- Cons: Less manageable for large projects, limited structure.
Java Class Library
- Pros: Ideal for reusable libraries, modular development, efficient dependency management.

Cons: Not for standalone applications, requires integration.

IdelsTak / image-comparator.md

Created July 3, 2024 15:26

Java class for basic pixel-by-pixel image comparison

Description:

A simple Java class for comparing two images pixel-by-pixel. Determines if the images are visually identical.

Notes:

This class relies on java.nio.*; and javafx.scene.image.* functionalities.
It performs a strict comparison based on individual pixel values.

Further Considerations:

IdelsTak / synchronizing_checkboxes_selections_JavaFX.md

Last active July 2, 2024 21:19

Synchronizing multiple checkboxes with a master checkbox

JavaFX: Batch Selection with Checkboxes

This code shows how to synchronize a master checkbox with detail checkboxes for intuitive batch selection/deselection.

import javafx.application.Platform;
import javafx.beans.binding.Bindings;
import javafx.beans.property.BooleanProperty;
import javafx.beans.property.SimpleBooleanProperty;
import javafx.fxml.FXML;

IdelsTak / create-mariadb-mysql-database.md

Last active June 24, 2024 15:58

Create Mariadb/MySQL database

Create MariaDB/MySQL database

Given user monty ensure that he has the requisite privileges to create a database

Has privileges

$ mariadb -u monty -p
MariaDB [(none)]> CREATE DATABASE some_db;

IdelsTak / ServiceLoader-using-serviceloader-maven-plugin.md

Last active February 4, 2024 12:19

ServiceLoader auto service discovery using serviceloader-maven-plugin in a Maven Project

ServiceLoader auto discovery (that works!) in a maven multi-module project using serviceloader-maven-plugin

Demonstrating how to use the serviceloader-maven-plugin to simplify the ServiceLoader auto service discovery mechanism in a Maven project with loosely coupled modules. (code repo here)

Project Structure

The project is organized into three modules: service, provider, and consumer.

Service Module

IdelsTak / generate-serialversionuid.md

Created January 2, 2024 13:26

Generate serialVersionUID Script for Java Classes

#!/bin/bash

# Check if class file exists
if [ ! -f "$1.class" ]; then
  echo "Error: Class file $1.class not found."
  exit 1
fi

IdelsTak / javafx-enable-preview-maven-config.md

Last active January 2, 2024 13:18

Enable java preview features in JavaFX maven project

Enabling Java Preview Features in JavaFX Maven Configuration

Overview

This gist provides a configuration snippet to enable Java preview features when running a JavaFX application using Maven.

Maven Plugin Configuration

To ensure that the preview features are enabled, add the following configuration to the pom.xml file under the appropriate Maven plugin for JavaFX:

IdelsTak / project-status-field-settings.md

Created November 30, 2023 03:11

Project Status Field Settings

Todo: Not started.
In Progress: Actively being worked on.
Done: Completed.
In Review: Undergoing review.
Blocked: Hindered, unable to progress.
Bug: Needs fixing.
Enhancement: Improving existing features.
Feature Request: Suggests new features.
Documentation: Tasks related to documentation.
Help Wanted: External contributors can help.

IdelsTak / javafx-links.md

Created October 31, 2023 06:28 — forked from wiverson/javafx-links.md

Some (hopefully) useful links related to JavaFX development.

The biggest list I've seen is at AwesomeJavaFX - seriously, huge list.

JavaFX Documentation

Learning JavaFX? Great starting place
The documentation above is built with AsciiDocs, a great tool.
Here's a JavaFX Asciidoc Editor.

IdelsTak / simple-java-maven-project.md

Last active October 12, 2023 06:29

Create a simple Java project using Maven on the terminal

Creating a Simple Java Project Using Maven in Terminal

In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of creating a simple Java project using Maven from the terminal.

Prerequisites

Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your system
Maven installed on your system

Hiram Kamau IdelsTak