Spring Boot Kafka Integration: Apache Kafka is one of the most powerful distributed messaging systems used in modern microservices and event-driven architectures. In this tutorial, we will learn how to integrate Kafka with Spring Boot using minimal configuration. Setting Up Kafka Locally or Using Docker Before writing any code, you need a Kafka broker running …
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How to Use Postman: Are you new to API testing and want to practice without setting up a backend? That’s where mock APIs come in handy! Using Postman with online mock APIs allows developers and testers to learn API workflows, practice CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete), and prototype applications without needing a real server. …
Download and install Postman: If you are new to API testing and want an easy-to-use tool, Postman is a great choice. It is widely used by developers, testers, and QA engineers for sending API requests, testing endpoints, and automating workflows. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know — from downloading …
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How Java Developers Can Use ChatGPT: As Java developers, we often juggle multiple tasks like debugging errors, generating boilerplate code, designing microservices architectures, writing documentation, and even preparing for interviews. While powerful frameworks like Spring Boot, JPA, Eureka, and API Gateway simplify development, they also come with steep learning curves. This is where ChatGPT can …
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How to Use ChatGPT Efficiently: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are transforming how software developers work. But here’s the truth: most developers (around 99%) are not using ChatGPT efficiently. Instead of treating it as a serious productivity assistant, many developers either ignore it or just use it for quick code snippets. The real power …
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Most developers know ChatGPT is powerful, but they don’t know how to ask the right questions. Use these prompt templates to save time and boost your productivity. Copy, paste, and adapt them to your project needs. 20 Ready-to-Use ChatGPT Prompts for Software Developers Category Prompt Template Debugging 1. I’m using Spring Boot [version] with JPA …
When working with Apache Kafka, one of the most important concepts is serialization and deserialization. Kafka is designed to handle high-throughput messaging, and to do this effectively, data sent by producers must be serialized (converted into bytes) before sending, and then deserialized (converted back into objects) by consumers. In this blog post, we’ll explore Kafka …
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If you’re new to Java development and wondering where to start, you’re in the right place! In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll walk step by step through creating your first Java project in IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition (CE). By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how to: This post is designed to be encouraging and …
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If you’ve been using IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition for a while, you’ve probably realized how powerful it is. But here’s the secret: the real productivity boost comes from mastering IntelliJ IDEA shortcuts. Instead of reaching for the mouse every few seconds, you can fly through your codebase with just your keyboard. In this post, I’ve …
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Apache Kafka has become the backbone of modern event-driven applications, and at the heart of consuming data lies the Kafka Consumer. If you are just starting out and want to learn how to build a Kafka consumer in Java, this tutorial will guide you step-by-step. We’ll cover polling records, Kafka offset management (auto commit vs. …
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