@SpringBootApplication in Spring Boot

In this post, we dive deep into one of Spring Boot’s core annotations: @SpringBootApplication. We will explore its components, usage, and some advanced configurations. Whether you’re new to Spring Boot or looking to deepen your understanding of this pivotal annotation, this article will provide you with valuable insights. Understanding @SpringBootApplication Overview @SpringBootApplication is a convenience annotation that encapsulates three major annotations: @Configuration, @EnableAutoConfiguration, and @ComponentScan. Let’s break down each to see how they contribute to simplifying your Spring Boot application setup....

May 12, 2024 · 4 min · 766 words · PandaC

Essential Diagrams in Software Development

In the journey of software development, visual aids like diagrams play a crucial role. They help in understanding, designing, documenting, and communicating different aspects of a system among team members and stakeholders. Let’s dive into some of the most commonly used diagrams in software development. 1. Unified Modeling Language (UML) Diagrams Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a standard language which is not about coding but about visualizing. It helps to model software, systems, and business processes....

April 15, 2024 · 2 min · 409 words · PandaC

Understanding SOLID Principles

Introduction: The SOLID principles are a cornerstone for designing robust, maintainable, and scalable systems. These principles, introduced by Robert C. Martin, provide a foundation for good software design. In this article, we’ll break down each principle with examples, making it easy for beginners to grasp these essential concepts. 1. Single Responsibility Principle (SRP): The Single Responsibility Principle states that a class should have only one reason to change, meaning it should have only one job....

April 11, 2024 · 3 min · 585 words · PandaC

Linux User and Group Management: A Comprehensive Guide

The essential commands for creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts, as well as managing user privileges and groups. User Management: Creating a new user: sudo useradd username Set the user’s home directory and shell: sudo useradd -d /home/username -s /bin/bash username Setting a password for the user: sudo passwd username Deleting a user: sudo userdel -r username Modifying user properties: sudo usermod -g newgroup -aG group1,group2 -d /new/home/directory -s /bin/newshell username Listing all users:...

January 18, 2024 · 2 min · 246 words · PandaC

Getting Started with Expo CLI

Expo is a powerful toolset for quickly building and deploying mobile applications using React Native. Expo CLI, the command-line interface for Expo, provides developers with a wide array of commands to manage and streamline their mobile development workflow. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamental Expo CLI commands and their functionalities. Installation Before diving into Expo CLI, it’s essential to have Node.js installed on your machine. You can download and install Node....

January 6, 2024 · 2 min · 375 words · PandaC

Getting Started with GitHub CLI on Ubuntu

GitHub CLI, or gh, is a powerful tool that brings the full functionality of GitHub to your command line. Whether you’re managing repositories, creating issues, or reviewing pull requests, gh streamlines your workflow by enabling you to interact with GitHub directly from your terminal. In this guide, we’ll walk through the installation process on Ubuntu and provide a cheat sheet of commonly used commands. Installation on Ubuntu Using APT (Advanced Package Tool) Open your terminal and follow these steps:...

January 3, 2024 · 3 min · 477 words · PandaC

Automating Video Segmentation with FFmpeg and Python

In the world of multimedia, videos are a valuable and versatile form of content. However, you may find yourself needing to break down a long video into smaller, more manageable segments for various purposes. This could be for editing, sharing, or simply to make the content more digestible. To automate this process, you can use FFmpeg, a powerful multimedia framework, along with a Python script. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through creating a Python script that segments a video and saves the segments in a dedicated folder....

October 15, 2023 · 3 min · 527 words · PandaC

Getting Started with Multipass: Easy VM Management for Developers

Introduction: Virtualization has become an essential tool for developers, enabling them to create isolated environments to test software and configurations. One such tool that simplifies virtual machine (VM) management is Multipass. Multipass provides a straightforward way to create, manage, and launch lightweight virtual machines on your local system. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing Multipass and demonstrate some example commands to help you get started....

August 13, 2023 · 5 min · 860 words · PandaC

Setting Up Development Environments with nvm, pyenv with virtualenv, jenv, and Rust on Ubuntu

Developers often work on projects that require specific programming languages and versions. Managing these different environments can be challenging, but with the right tools, you can streamline the process and improve your workflow. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through setting up four important version management tools: nvm, pyenv with virtualenv, jenv, and Rust on an Ubuntu system. Table of Contents Introduction Installing nvm (Node Version Manager) Setting Up pyenv with virtualenv (Python Version Manager) Configuring jenv (Java Environment Manager) Managing Rust Versions with Rustup Conclusion Introduction Setting up a development environment involves managing different versions of programming languages to ensure compatibility with various projects....

August 13, 2023 · 3 min · 507 words · PandaC

Export all data from a MySQL/MariaDB database to CSV files

Bash script to export all data from a MySQL/MariaDB database to CSV files: #!/bin/bash DB_USER="your_username" DB_PASS="your_password" DB_NAME="your_database" TABLES=$(mysql -u$DB_USER -p$DB_PASS -e "USE $DB_NAME; SHOW TABLES;" | grep -v "Tables_in") for TABLE in $TABLES; do mysql -u$DB_USER -p$DB_PASS -e "USE $DB_NAME; SELECT * FROM $TABLE;" | sed 's/\t/","/g;s/^/"/;s/$/"/' > "$TABLE.csv" done echo "CSV export complete!" Replace your_username, your_password, and your_database with your actual database credentials and database name. Save the script to a file, make it executable with chmod +x scriptname....

August 9, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · PandaC