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How to build an AI agent tutorial with example

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The state and future of Java desktop application development

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Get started with Java and AI: A guide to LLM integration

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Deprecated vs depreciated: What's the difference?
Cameron McKenzie 04 May 2025
Did you just hear someone say a method was depreciated? They probably mean deprecated. Here's the difference between the two.
Format output with Java printf
Cameron McKenzie 30 Apr 2025
Learn by example how format output with the Java printf method. If you want to format dates, times, integers, doubles and Strings in the text you output to the...
How to use git stash pop
Cameron McKenzie 28 Apr 2025
To move shelved changes from the Git stash to your working directory, the git stash pop command is preferred over apply, as pop will delete the stash in ...
Java, JDBC and the HSQLDB database tutorial
Cameron McKenzie 20 Apr 2025
Here's a quick JDBC with HSQLDB tutorial to get you up and running with Java database connectivity and the popular HyperSQL database.
User input and Java's JOptionPane example
Cameron McKenzie 19 Apr 2025
For new Java programmers, the JOptionPane class is a great visual and user-friendly introduction to user input and Swing-based programming. Here's how to get ...
What is Scrum? The Scrum process explained in 5 minutes
Darcy DeClute 07 Apr 2025
The Scrum framework is the software development industry's most popular Agile methodology. Here are the key steps that define how the Scrum process flows.
Is GitHub Copilot free?
Cameron McKenzie 03 Apr 2025
GitHub Copilot pricing includes a basic free tier that provides code completions and chat requests. But does that mean it's free? Yes and no.
How to delete a local Git branch
Cameron McKenzie 30 Jan 2025
Here's a quick example of how to delete local Git branches from your workstation without deleting remote branches in your GitHub or GitLab repos.
How to download and install Java 21 on Windows
Cameron McKenzie 06 Jan 2025
2024 is a great time to start working with Java, because 2023's Java 21 release has some amazing new features. Here's how to quickly download and install the ...
How to install Java 21 on Ubuntu
Cameron McKenzie 01 Jan 2025
Here's the easiest way to install Java on Ubuntu with apt. Follow these steps and you'll get the JDK installed in no time, and be ready to use your Java on ...