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Understanding Git Stashes

Debugging Rabbit — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:27:42 +0000

Stash is something stored or hidden away for later use.
Why would i want to use git stash in the first place.

let's say i'm working on the sign up button for a client but he needs work done on the login feature immediately regardless of the urgency for the signup feature, i can quickly stash my signup as work in progress [saving it for some moments before i get back] and start working on the login feature.

Git stashing is keeping files [save files] that you are not ready to use yet [not ready to commit].

Save a stash

git stash

save a stash with a name (recommended)

git stash save wip_login_feature

List Your Stashes

git stash list

This will show you a list of all your stashed changes, with their corresponding stash IDs. For example:

stash@{0}: On master: readme_work
stash@{1}: On master: index_html_in_progress 
stash@{2}: WIP on master: 049d078_Create_index_file

Applying a Specific Stash
To apply a specific stash, you can use the git stash apply command and provide the stash ID as an argument:

git stash apply stash@{1}

This will apply the changes from the stash with ID stash@{1}, which in the example above is the "index_html_in_progress" stash.

Popping a Specific Stash
Alternatively, you can use the git stash pop command to apply and then remove a specific stash not needed again:

git stash pop stash@{0}

This will apply the changes from the most recent stash (stash@{0}) and then remove it from the stash list.

Dropping a Specific Stash
If you no longer need a particular stash, you can remove it from the stash list using the git stash drop command:

git stash drop stash@{2}

This will remove the stash with ID stash@{2} from the list of stashes.

Git User Credentials

Debugging Rabbit — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:09:21 +0000

So i always wondered why i do a git push to a certain repository but notice that i see a different user as the committer, and not the account i cloned from. so the problem is this - i clone from repo A with username A1, but while doing a git push i noticed that the commit done was from username B1, even though they all belong to me but it should be username A1 with the commit.

The issue is that the git credential on your local machine was set to global hence the terminal uses it for commits. so how to change that...

Navigate to the git directory

cd <git directory>

check for the credentials list to see the default

git config --list

here you can see the global username and email
All you need to do is to add another username in our case here the username and email of A1

git config user.name "<username>"
git config user.email "<email>"

if you want to override the default and make A1 the default

git config --global user.name "<username>"
git config --global user.email "<email>"

To switch to a different user credential, run the following commands with the desired user name and email:

git config user.name "New Name"
git config user.email "new.email@example.com"

If you want to switch to a global user credential, add the --global flag to the commands:

git config --global user.name "New Name"
git config --global user.email "new.email@example.com"

Remember that the user credential settings are stored in the .git/config file within your local repository. If you want to view or edit this file directly, you can open it with a text editor.

What does this solution solve, it can solve some ssh issues, some wrong user commit and some serious headache lol

Solving MySQL Authentication Problem

Debugging Rabbit — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:55:55 +0000

The Problem: Connecting a Java App to MySQL

One of the most recent challenges I faced was connecting a Java application to a MySQL database. The application was designed to interact with the database, but it kept failing to establish a connection. After some investigation, I discovered that the issue was related to the MySQL user authentication method.

The Solution: Updating the MySQL User Authentication Method
To resolve the connection issue, I followed these steps:
Open the MySQL prompt using the sudo command:

bash
sudo mysql -u root

Switch to the mysql database:
sql

USE mysql;

Update the user table to change the authentication method for the root user:
sql

UPDATE user SET plugin='mysql_native_password' WHERE User='root';

Flush the privileges to apply the changes:
sql

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Exit the MySQL prompt:
sql

exit;

Restart the MySQL service:
bash

sudo service mysql restart

After following these steps, the Java application was able to successfully connect to the MySQL database, and I could continue working on the project.

cd my-java-app

mvn clean install

Starting the JAR Application
Navigate to the target directory of your project:

cd target

Run the generated JAR file:

java -jar my-java-app-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar

My Journey with HNG Internship
As I embark on my journey with the HNG Internship, I'm excited to tackle more complex backend challenges and learn from experienced mentors and peers. The internship provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, build a portfolio, and potentially secure a job in the tech industry.

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Mobile Development HNG

Debugging Rabbit — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:44:01 +0000

My Journey to Becoming a Mobile Developer with HNG Internship

As an aspiring mobile developer, I'm happy to start a career by joining the HNG Internship program. In this blog post, I'll share my excitement about learning Flutter, a popular mobile development platform, and explore the common software architecture patterns used in Flutter apps.

Flutter: The Future of Mobile Development

Flutter is a cross-platform framework that allows developers to create high-performance, visually attractive, and natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. With its growing popularity and strong community support, Flutter has become a go-to choice for many developers looking to build modern and responsive mobile apps quickly.

Software Architecture Patterns in Flutter
When it comes to building Flutter apps, developers often rely on various software architecture patterns to structure their code and ensure maintainability, testability, and scalability.

Here are a few common patterns used in Flutter development:

Bloc (Business Logic Component)
Pros: Separates business logic from the presentation layer, making the code more testable and easier to maintain.
Cons: Can lead to boilerplate code and requires a learning curve for developers unfamiliar with reactive programming.
Provider
Pros: Simple to implement and understand, with a straightforward API for state management.
Cons: May not scale well for complex applications with multiple levels of nested widgets.
Riverpod
Pros: Provides a more modular and testable approach to state management, with features like dependency injection and code generation.

Cons: Requires a shift in thinking for developers used to traditional state management approaches.

My Journey with HNG Internship
As I embark on my journey with the HNG Internship, I'm excited to dive deeper into Flutter development and learn from experienced mentors and peers. The internship provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, build a portfolio, and potentially secure a job in the tech industry.

The HNG Internship is a remote internship program that offers training and mentorship in various tech tracks, including mobile development. By completing the internship, participants can earn certificates and potentially secure job opportunities with partner companies. To learn more about the HNG Internship, visit their website at https://hng.tech/internship.

I'm eager to put my skills to the test and contribute to real-world projects during the internship. By the end of the program, I aim to become a proficient Flutter developer and be well-prepared for a career in mobile development.

If you're interested in learning more about the HNG Internship and the opportunities it offers, visit https://hng.tech/hire or https://hng.tech/premium

Join me on this exciting journey to becoming a skilled mobile developer through the HNG Internship program.