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01:17, 30 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Adding Custom Commands in Git (Created page with " = Adding Custom Commands in Git = Git is flexible and allows you to extend its functionality. You can add your own custom commands in two main ways: '''aliases''' and '''custom scripts'''. ----- == 1. Git Aliases == Aliases are shortcuts that let you run common Git commands faster or create combinations of options. === Example: Simple Alias === <...")
01:38, 28 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Mermaid vs Draw.io (diagrams.net) (Created page with " = Mermaid vs Draw.io (diagrams.net) = == 1. Introduction == When creating diagrams for documentation, software design, or project planning, two popular tools often come up: '''Mermaid''' and '''Draw.io (diagrams.net)'''. Both are useful but serve different needs. ----- == 2. What is Mermaid? == * '''Description''': Mermaid is a text-based diagrammi...")
11:12, 27 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page The “Cheerful Skeleton” Mosaic of Hatay, Turkey (Created page with " === 1. Introduction === * In southern Turkey, in Hatay Province (ancient Antioch), archaeologists discovered a mosaic featuring a reclining skeleton holding a drink, with bread and a wine jar nearby. ([https://apnews.com/030bc094a1244b4186db09a3dab1d04a/ancient-mosaic-featuring-cheerful-skeleton-found-turkey?utm_source=chatgpt.com AP News]) * The mosaic includes a Greek inscription that translates roughly to '''“Be cheerful, enjoy life...")
16:05, 20 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Mastering Companion Objects in Kotlin (Created page with " == 1. What is a <code>companion</code> in Kotlin? == In Kotlin, you don’t have '''static methods or static variables''' like in Java. Instead, you use a '''<code>companion object</code>'''. A <code>companion object</code> is like a special object inside a class that is shared by all instances of that class. It acts a bit like <code>static</code> in Java. ----- == 2. Synt...")
13:05, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Appendix A Kotlin Tips (Created page with " = Appendix A: Kotlin Tips for Spring Boot Developers = This appendix serves as a practical guide for Java developers transitioning to Kotlin with Spring Boot, as well as a reference for Kotlin developers looking to leverage Spring Boot more effectively. Throughout the book, we’ve explored comprehensive Spring Boot development with Kotlin. Here, we consolidate the most important Kotlin-specific patter...")
13:03, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 13: Service Authentication and Authorization (Created page with " = Chapter 13: Service Authentication and Authorization = Security is not an afterthought in modern application development—it’s a fundamental requirement from day one. In this comprehensive chapter, we’ll explore how to implement robust authentication and authorization in Kotlin Spring Boot applications using Spring Security, JWT tokens, and modern security patterns. We’ll start with securit...")
13:03, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 12: Server-to-Server Communication (Created page with " = Chapter 12: Server-to-Server Communication = Modern applications rarely operate in isolation. They need to communicate with external APIs, microservices, payment processors, notification services, and countless other systems. In this chapter, we’ll explore the various approaches Spring Boot provides for server-to-server communication and how to implement them effectively in Kotlin. We’ll examine three p...")
13:02, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 11: Using Actuator (Created page with " = Chapter 11: Using Actuator = Spring Boot Actuator is one of the most valuable features of the Spring Boot ecosystem, providing production-ready monitoring, metrics, and operational insights out of the box. In this chapter, we’ll explore how to effectively use Actuator in Kotlin-based Spring Boot applications to gain deep visibility into your application’s health, performance, and behavior. Actuator transforms your appl...")
13:01, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 10: Validation and Exception Handling (Created page with " = Chapter 10: Validation and Exception Handling = Building robust applications requires more than just functional code—it demands comprehensive validation and exceptional exception handling. In this chapter, we’ll explore how to implement effective validation strategies using Kotlin with Spring Boot and Hibernate Validator. We’ll cover everything from basic bean validation to sophisticated custom vali...")
13:00, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 09: Relationship Mapping (Created page with " = Chapter 09: Relationship Mapping = Modeling relationships between entities is one of the most critical aspects of building a data-driven application. Get it right, and your application will be performant and maintainable. Get it wrong, and you’ll face the dreaded N+1 problem, lazy loading exceptions, and performance nightmares. In this chapter, we’ll explore how to properly map relationships in JPA with Kotlin, un...")
12:50, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 08: Utilizing Spring Data JPA (Created page with " = Chapter 08: Utilizing Spring Data JPA = Spring Data JPA is a powerful abstraction layer that simplifies database access while providing sophisticated query capabilities. In this chapter, we’ll explore advanced features that go beyond basic CRUD operations, helping you leverage the full power of Spring Data JPA with Kotlin. == 8.1 Creating the Project == Let’s create a...")
12:49, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 07: Writing Test Code (Created page with " = Chapter 07: Writing Test Code = Testing is crucial for building reliable Spring Boot applications. In this chapter, we’ll explore comprehensive testing strategies using modern Kotlin testing frameworks. You’ll learn about unit testing, integration testing, test patterns, and how to use Kotest, MockK, and other tools to create maintainable test suites. We’ll also cover test-driven development practices and code cove...")
12:48, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 06: Database Integration (Created page with " = Chapter 06: Database Integration = In this chapter, we’ll explore how to integrate Spring Boot applications with PostgreSQL using Kotlin. We’ll cover the challenges of using Kotlin with JPA/Hibernate and provide practical solutions. You’ll learn how to set up database connections, design entities, implement repositories, and integrate with your service layer while maintaining type safety and leveraging Kotlin’...")
12:47, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 05: Various Ways to Write APIs (Created page with " = Chapter 05: Various Ways to Write APIs = In this chapter, we’ll explore the different approaches to building REST APIs with Spring Boot and Kotlin. We’ll cover everything from basic controller setup to advanced documentation and logging strategies. By the end of this chapter, you’ll understand how to create robust, well-documented APIs that follow modern best practices. </...")
12:46, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 04: Developing a Spring Boot Application (Created page with " = Chapter 04: Developing a Spring Boot Application = It’s time to write code! In this chapter, we’ll create our first Spring Boot application with Kotlin, explore the project structure, understand build configuration, and get our “Hello World” running. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for building real applications. == 4.1 Creating a Project ==...")
12:45, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 03: Setting Up the Development Environment (Created page with " = Chapter 03: Setting Up the Development Environment = Getting your development environment right from the start will save you countless hours of frustration. In this chapter, we’ll walk through setting up a professional Kotlin and Spring Boot development environment that will serve you well throughout your journey. == 3.1 Installing Java JDK == Spring Boot 3....")
12:44, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 02: Foundational Knowledge Before Development (Created page with " = Chapter 02: Foundational Knowledge Before Development = Before we dive into writing code, let’s establish a solid foundation of concepts that will make you a more effective Spring Boot developer. Understanding these principles will help you make better architectural decisions and write more maintainable applications. == 2.1 Server-to-Server Comm...")
12:42, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Chapter 01: What is Spring Boot? (Created page with " = Chapter 01: What is Spring Boot? = Welcome to the world of Spring Boot with Kotlin! If you’re reading this, you’re likely looking to build modern, robust backend applications using one of the most powerful framework combinations available today. In this chapter, we’ll explore what makes Spring Boot special and why pairing it with Kotlin creates such a compelling development experience. <span id="spring-framework...")
12:38, 6 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Spring Boot with Kotlin (2025) (Created page with "* Chapter 01: What is Spring Boot? * Chapter 02: Foundational Knowledge Before Development * Chapter 03: Setting Up the Development Environment * Chapter 04: Developing a Spring Boot Application * Chapter 05: Various Ways to Write APIs * Chapter 06: Database Integration * Chapter 07: Writing Test Code * Chapter 08: Utilizing Spring Data JPA * Chapter 09: Relationship Mapping * Chapter 10: Validation and Exception Handling * Chapt...")
15:13, 4 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Make Uploaded Files Private in MediaWiki (Logged-In Only) (Created page with " === 1. Move the <code>images/</code> folder out of the web root === * By default, uploaded files are in <code>yourwiki/images/</code>. * Move this folder '''outside the public web root''' so people can’t access it directly through a URL. ** Example: instead of <code>/var/www/html/wiki/images/</code>, put it in <code>/var/www/private/images/</code>. ----- <span id="configure-wguploaddirectory-and-wgupload...")
08:27, 4 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Essential MediaWiki Syntax You Need to Know (Created page with " === 1. Basic Text Formatting === This is the foundation for making your text stand out. {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="text-align: left;"| Feature ! style="text-align: left;"| Syntax ! style="text-align: left;"| Example Input ! style="text-align: left;"| Example Output |- | style="text-align: left;"| '''Italic Text''' | style="text-align: left;"| Two apostrophes | style="text-align: left;"| <code>''This text is italic.''</code...")
08:18, 4 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Git Monorepos Explained: From Basics to Advanced Features (Created page with " === ## Strategies for Managing a Monorepo === When a monorepo grows large, checking out the entire codebase becomes slow and consumes a lot of disk space. Modern Git provides two key features to handle this. ==== 1. Sparse Checkout ==== Sparse checkout allows you to check out only a specific subset of files and directories from the repository, even though you’ve cloned the enti...")
06:44, 3 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Installing Certbot on Amazon Linux 2023 via EPEL or pip (Created page with "You’re right - Amazon Linux 2023 doesn’t include snapd in its repositories. Let’s use the native approach with <code>certbot</code> directly from the EPEL repository or Python pip. Here’s the corrected method for AL2023: == Step 1: Install Certbot (Corrected for AL2023) == === Option A: Using Python pip (Recommended for AL2023) ===...")
06:41, 3 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Step-by-Step Guide to Installing and Configuring Nginx on Amazon Linux 2023 (ARM Graviton EC2) (Created page with " == Complete Nginx Setup Guide for Amazon Linux 2023 on ARM Graviton == === Step 1: Update and Prepare the System === First, connect to your EC2 instance via SSH and update the system: <syntaxhighlight lang="bash"># Update the system packages sudo dnf update -y # Check your system information (optional but useful) uname -a cat /et...")
06:38, 3 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Step-by-Step Guide to Installing and Configuring Docker on AWS t4g.micro (Amazon Linux 2023, ARM64) (Created page with " == Step 1: Update System and Verify Architecture == <syntaxhighlight lang="bash"># Update all packages sudo dnf update -y # Verify you're on ARM64 architecture uname -m # Should output: aarch64 # Verify Amazon Linux version cat /etc/os-release | grep PRETTY_NAME # Should show: Amazon Linux 2023</syntaxhighlight> == Step 2: Install Docker and...")
06:36, 3 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Optimized MySQL/MariaDB Configuration for AWS t4g.micro (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM) (Created page with "The t4g.micro has 1 vCPU and 1 GB of RAM, so we need to be very conservative with memory usage. <pre> # MySQL/MariaDB optimization for AWS t4g.micro (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM) # Graviton2 ARM processor optimization # Place this file in /etc/my.cnf.d/graviton-optimization.cnf [mysqld] # === Memory Settings (Conservative for 1GB RAM) === # Total memory usage should stay under ~400-500MB to leave room for OS and other processes # InnoDB Buffer Pool - Most important memory setting...")
06:31, 3 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Comprehensive Guide to Installing, Configuring, and Securing MySQL on Amazon Linux 2023 ARM64 (Created page with " == 1. System Update and MySQL Installation == First, update your system and install MySQL: <syntaxhighlight lang="bash"># Update the system packages sudo dnf update -y # Install MySQL server (MariaDB is the default on AL2023) sudo dnf install -y mariadb105-server mariadb105 # Verify the installation and ARM64 compatibility rpm -qi mariadb105-server | grep Architecture</syntaxhighlight> '''Note:''' Amazon Linux 2...")
15:35, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Amazon Q CLI (Created page with " = The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Amazon Q CLI = This is a comprehensive guide to using Amazon Q with the Command Line Interface (CLI). Of course, here is a step-by-step technical guide on how to use Amazon Q with the Command Line Interface (CLI). == Introduction: What is Amazon Q? == Amazon Q is a generative AI-powered assistant from Amazon Web Se...")
15:34, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Converting CBZ to EPUB with Calibre (Created page with " === ## Converting CBZ to EPUB with Calibre === Calibre is a versatile, open-source ebook manager that can handle a wide variety of formats, including the conversion you need. ----- === #### Step 1: Download and Install Calibre === First things first, you’ll need to get Calibre on your Mac. # '''Visit the Calibre website''': Open your web browser and go to...")
15:33, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Understanding Sealed Syntax in Kotlin (Created page with "In the world of Kotlin, the <code>sealed</code> keyword provides a powerful mechanism for creating restricted class hierarchies. This allows for more controlled and predictable code, especially when dealing with a fixed set of possible types. This concept applies to both classes and interfaces, offering a significant advantage in terms of type safety and expressiveness, particularly when used with <code>when</code> expressions. </s...")
15:32, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Connecting Worlds: A Guide to Inter-Container Communication in Docker (Created page with " = Connecting Worlds: A Guide to Inter-Container Communication in Docker = In the world of Docker, containers are designed to be isolated environments for your applications. This isolation is a key feature for security and portability. However, in most real-world scenarios, applications are composed of multiple services that need to communicate with each other. This document provides...")
15:30, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Debugging Your Kotlin/Spring Boot Application in a Docker Container with IntelliJ IDEA (Created page with " == Debugging Your Kotlin/Spring Boot Application in a Docker Container with IntelliJ IDEA == Developing and debugging modern applications often involves containerization with Docker. This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to seamlessly debug your Kotlin-based Spring Boot application running inside a Docker container using the powerful debugging to...")
15:29, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page The “Weird” Keyboard Layout: A Relic of the Mechanical Past (Created page with " = Why the QWERTY Keyboard Looks So Weird = The seemingly random arrangement of keys on the standard QWERTY keyboard—a layout that has puzzled and frustrated learners for more than a century—is not the result of arbitrary design. Instead, it began as a clever fix to a mechanical problem that haunted early typewriters. Its survival into the digital age is a classic example of a technological standard outliving...")
15:25, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page RestTemplateBuilder: A Modern Approach to HTTP Clients in Spring Boot (Created page with "In the landscape of Java’s Spring Boot framework, making HTTP requests to external services is a cornerstone of building interconnected microservices and applications. While the classic <code>RestTemplate</code> has long been the go-to tool for this task, Spring Boot offers a more powerful and elegant solution: the <code>RestTemplateBuilder</code>. This builder utility simplifies the configuration and creation of <code>RestTemplate</code> instances, promoting cleaner c...")
15:24, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Integrating Swagger (OpenAPI) with Spring Boot, Kotlin, and Gradle (Created page with " === Introduction to Swagger and OpenAPI === '''Swagger''' is a suite of open-source tools for designing, building, documenting, and consuming RESTful web services. The '''OpenAPI Specification''' (formerly Swagger Specification) is the definition format for these APIs. By integrating Swagger into your Spring Boot application, you can automatically generate interactive API documentation that allows developers and co...")
15:22, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Why Should You Prefer Collections Over Arrays in Kotlin? (Created page with " === The Core Difference: Arrays vs. Collections === At a high level, both arrays and collections are used to hold multiple items. However, they have fundamental differences in their structure, capabilities, and how you interact with them. ==== Arrays (<code>Array<T></code>) ==== * '''Fixed Size:''' This is the most critical characteristic of an array. Once you create...")
15:21, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page A comprehensive guide to setting up and using Node Version Manager (NVM) on macOS. (Created page with " === Introduction === NVM, or Node Version Manager, is a command-line tool that allows you to install, manage, and switch between multiple versions of Node.js on a single machine. This is particularly useful for developers who work on various projects that may have different Node.js version requirements, ensuring compatibility and preventing version-related conflicts. === Prerequisites === Before installi...")
15:19, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Sublime Text Command line Interface (Created page with "https://www.sublimetext.com/docs/command_line.html == ZSH == If using Zsh, the default starting with macOS 10.15, the following command will add the bin folder to the PATH environment variable: <pre>echo 'export PATH="/Applications/Sublime Text.app/Contents/SharedSupport/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zprofile</pre>")
15:17, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Creating a Command-Line Launcher for IntelliJ IDEA (Created page with "You can run IntelliJ IDEA from the command line to open projects, files, and perform various other actions directly from your terminal. This can be a more efficient workflow for many developers. Here’s a guide on how to do it on different operating systems. === '''Creating a Command-Line Launcher''' === For ease of use, it’s highly recommended to create a command-line launcher. This allows you to simply type <code...")
15:16, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Mastering Mobile: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Mobile-Exclusive Pages in MediaWiki (Created page with "In an increasingly mobile-first world, ensuring your MediaWiki site delivers an optimal experience on all devices is crucial. This guide will walk you through the process of creating mobile-exclusive pages and content, allowing you to tailor the user experience for your on-the-go audience. We’ll cover everything from the foundational concepts to practical implementation with code snippets and testing tips. <span id="understanding-mobile-exclusive-content-and-mediawiki...")
15:14, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Mastering Google Cloud Path Matchers for Advanced URL Routing and Rewriting (Created page with "In the landscape of Google Cloud Load Balancing, '''Path Matcher''' stands as a pivotal component for sophisticated traffic management. It allows you to direct incoming requests to different backend services or buckets based on the path of the request URL. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of using Path Matchers, with a special focus on its application for routing based on URL query parameters and rewriting URL paths. <span id="introduction-to-path-matcher...")
15:13, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page How to Configure a Global External HTTPS Load Balancer for Google Cloud Run (Created page with "Of course. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to configure a Global External HTTPS Load Balancer for a serverless application running on Google Cloud Run. === Introduction === Using a Global External HTTPS Load Balancer in front of your Cloud Run service provides several key benefits for production applications. It allows you to use a '''custom domain''' with a '''Google-managed SSL certificate''', which Google automatically...")
15:12, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Securing Your Microservices: A Guide to Internal-Only Traffic in Cloud Run (Created page with " === Securing Your Microservices: A Guide to Internal-Only Traffic in Cloud Run === You can configure your Google Cloud Run services to communicate with each other internally, shielding them from the public internet and creating a more secure microservices architecture. This is achieved by setting the ingress of the receiving service to “internal” and ensuring the calling ser...")
15:10, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Tidying Up Your MediaWiki URLs: A Guide to Hiding “index.php” (Created page with "A cleaner, more user-friendly URL structure for your MediaWiki installation is easily achievable by hiding the “/index.php” portion of your document addresses. This process, often referred to as creating “short URLs,” not only enhances the aesthetics of your links but can also improve search engine optimization. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to achieve this for the popular web servers, Apache and Nginx. The core of this process involves tw...")
15:09, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page A Comprehensive Guide to Using the Apple Studio Display with a Windows 11 PC (Created page with "The Apple Studio Display is a premium 5K monitor that appeals to users for its stunning visual fidelity and integrated features. While designed primarily for the Apple ecosystem, it can be a compelling option for Windows 11 users. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of how to use the Apple Studio Display with a Windows 11 PC, addressing everything from initial setup to daily use and potential limitations. </span...")
15:07, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page IPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): A Detailed Comparison (Created page with "Here’s a comparison table between the iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) and the iPad Air 13-inch (M2), highlighting their key differences: == iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs. iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Comparison == {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="text-align: left;"| Feature ! style="text-align: left;"| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) ! style="text-align: left;"| iPad Air 13-inch (M2) |- | style="text-align: left;"| '''Proces...")
15:06, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page How to Use Your Android Tablet as a Mac External Display (Created page with "While Apple’s Sidecar feature allows iPads to seamlessly extend a Mac’s display, using an Android tablet as a second monitor for your Mac requires third-party applications. Here are some of the most common and effective ways to achieve this: '''1. Paid Solutions (Generally More Reliable):''' * '''Duet Display:''' ** '''How it works:''' Duet Display is a popular choice that offers both wired (USB) and wireless (Wi-Fi) connections. You download the app on your Mac an...")
15:03, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page A plan for beginners in Kotlin server-side development. (Created page with "'''Phase 1: Solidify Kotlin Fundamentals (1-2 Weeks)''' * '''Goal:''' Ensure you’re comfortable with Kotlin beyond the very basics. * '''Topics:''' ** Data classes, sealed classes, enums ** Functions (lambdas, higher-order functions, extension functions) ** Null safety (the <code>?.</code>, <code>?:</code>, <code>!!</code> operators, <code>let</code>, <code>run</code>, <code>apply</code>, <code>also</code>) ** Collections and functional operations (map, filter, fold,...")
14:58, 2 September 2025 Ryan talk contribs created page Deploy your custom containerized web server application to Google Cloud Run (Created page with " = Deploy your custom containerized web server application to Google Cloud Run. = == 1. Prerequisites 🧑‍💻 == Before you begin, ensure you have the following set up: <ul> <li>'''Google Cloud Project:''' <ul> <li>A Google Cloud Project with '''billing enabled'''.</li> <li>The following APIs '''enabled''' within your project: <ul> <li>Cl...")
11:59, 2 September 2025 MediaWiki default talk contribs created page Main Page