Java Programming: Key Concepts and Features
Java: An Object-Oriented Programming Language
Java is an Object-Oriented programming language developed by James Gosling in the early 1990s. The team initiated this project to develop a language for digital devices such as set-top boxes, television, etc. James Gosling and his team called their project “Greentalk” and its file extension was .gt and later became known as “OAK”. The name Oak was used by Gosling after an oak tree that remained outside his office. The Java language has experienced
Read MoreGraphical Display of Wi-Fi Connectivity with OpenGL
Code to Graphically Display the Wi-Fi Connectivity (Code Runs in OpenGL)
This code provides a graphical representation of Wi-Fi connectivity using OpenGL. It simulates a scenario where multiple laptops are within the range of a Wi-Fi router and visualizes the connection process.
Code:
#include <iostream.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <math.h>
#include <GL/glut.h>
#define PI 3.1415
float r = 0;
int x, y, xx1 = 0, fl2 = 0, yy1 = 0, f13 = 0,
xx2 =
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Understanding Color, Web Browsers, and Digital Learning
Understanding Color Theory
1. Color Perception: Color is a visual perception generated in the brain as it interprets signals sent by nerve photoreceptors in the retina. These photoreceptors distinguish different wavelengths within the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
2. Primary Colors: A primary color cannot be created by mixing other colors. However, primary colors can be mixed to produce most other colors.
3. Secondary and Tertiary Colors: Mixing two primary colors creates a secondary
Read MorePOP vs. IMAP: Email Protocols and Postfix Mail Server
POP vs. IMAP: Understanding Email Protocols
Let’s delve into the differences between two major email protocols: POP (Post Office Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol).
POP (Post Office Protocol)
- Designed for accessing emails online, especially for users without a permanent internet connection.
- Can be somewhat heavy for the server.
- Operates on a connect, download, and disconnect scheme.
- Simple protocol with 13 commands that respond with either “+OK” or “-ERR”.
- Default behavior: Downloads
JWT Authentication and RabbitMQ for Microservices
JWT Authentication for a Secure REST API
Server-Side Implementation
import jwt
from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
app = Flask(__name__)
SECRET_KEY = 'coen4246313'
# Secured API route
@app.route('/secure-data', methods=['GET'])
def secure_data():
token = request.headers.get('Authorization')
if not token:
return jsonify({"error": "Missing token"}), 401
try:
# Extract the token from the 'Bearer' scheme
token = token.split(" ")[1]
# Validate the
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Computer Architecture: From Firmware to Cache Memory
Firmware and Software
Firmware refers to specific instructions recorded in non-volatile memory (ROM, Flash, etc.). It’s the low-level logic that controls a physical device. Assembler, a low-level language, is a more direct representation of machine code. It is used especially when we want to directly manipulate the hardware. The kernel is the fundamental part of the OS. It’s a software program that facilitates secure access to hardware and manages system resources (CPU, memory, etc.). The OS ensures
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