Check Data Flow in IntelliJ

 [I've noticed that not much developers know about "Data Flow to Here" option in IntelliJ, and I find it very useful. So, now I asked OpenGPT to write a poem for me...] 

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To trace data flow in IntelliJ IDEA,

Use "Data Flow to Here" to see the way.

Right-click a variable or parameter of interest,

And select the option to begin your quest.

IntelliJ will show you a tree or a stack,

Of all the places where that data has tracked.

Each assignment, modification, or change,

Will be displayed for you, in a clear and concise range.

With this feature, you can debug with ease,

And understand your code's intricacies.

You'll identify issues that might cause trouble,

And improve your code's performance on the double.

So next time you're coding in IntelliJ,

Remember this feature and use it with glee.

"Data Flow to Here" is a powerful tool,

To help you code smarter, and never be a fool.

Agile vs. Waterfall

 [I made ChatGPT write this for me. I hope you'll enjoy as much as I did]

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Once upon a time, in a land of software development, there were two methodologies competing for supremacy: the mighty Waterfall and the agile Agile. Waterfall was a powerful and ancient technique, revered for its predictability and stability. Agile, on the other hand, was young and flexible, always adapting to change.

Our hero, a young software developer named Alex, was tasked with building a new web application for a client. Alex had heard about both Waterfall and Agile, but wasn't sure which to choose. One day, while wandering in the forest, Alex met a wise old owl who offered some advice.

"Listen carefully, young one," the owl said. "Waterfall is like a strong and sturdy castle. It's built to last, but once it's built, it's hard to change. Agile is like a nimble and quick fox. It can adapt to any situation, but it's not as reliable as the castle."

Alex was intrigued by the owl's wisdom, but still unsure which methodology to use. So, he set out on a journey to learn more about each approach. He studied the ancient scrolls of Waterfall and learned about its rigid structure and careful planning. He also learned about Agile's emphasis on collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

Finally, Alex made his decision. He chose to follow the path of Agile, believing that its flexibility and adaptability would serve him best in the ever-changing landscape of software development.

Alex worked tirelessly with his team, always seeking to improve and adapt the application to the client's needs. There were challenges and setbacks along the way, but Alex persevered, and eventually, the application was completed on time and to the client's satisfaction.

In the end, Alex realized that there was no black and white answer when it came to software development methodologies. Instead, it was a matter of finding the right approach for the task at hand. He also learned that with dedication, hard work, and a little bit of wisdom from a friendly owl, anything is possible in the world of software development.

svn+ssh TortoisePlink Eclipse/STS

Ultimate step by step reference:

* to make it work with Tortoise (includes even short instruction from "installing the SVN server" step):
http://test.tortoisesvn.net/ssh_howto.html

* then, to connect to svn+ssh within Eclipse or STS:
http://www.woodwardweb.com/java/000155.html
(check the comments, also - there are some other variants in there)