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A Quick Guide to Creating Laravel Factories and Seeders
Tags: php, laravel
Published: 2024-07-01 18:50:02

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I often find myself back to the Laravel documentation whenever I need to create new factories and seeders for my projects, whether they’re learning exercises, hobby projects, or real-world applications (bored doing the same actions every time). To make this process easy, I’ve decided to create a guide that I can refer to whenever needed, saving time and avoiding the need to search through extensive documentation. If this guide helps someone else, that would be a great thing!

Let’s assume we have a User/Posts relationship, meaning each user can have one or more posts, and each post belongs to a user.
What is a Factory?

A Factory in Laravel is a class to generate test data for your application. This is useful for local development and staging environments, providing a lot of benefits. Laravel allows you to create a factory for each model you have.
What are Seeders?

Seeders in Laravel are used to populate your database with data using seed classes, which is especially useful for testing purposes.
Generating New Factories

To create a new factory, run the following command:

`php artisan make:factory PostFactory`

You will find your factory class under the database/factories directory. Here is an example of defining your factory:
```
public function definition(): array
{
    return [
        'title' => $this->faker->sentence,
        'content' => $this->faker->paragraph,
        'user_id' => User::factory(),
    ];
}
```
Generating Seeders

To create a new seeder, run the following command:

`php artisan make:seeder PostSeeder`

You will find the seeder class under the database/seeders directory. Here is an example of the run function within this class:
```
public function run(): void
{
    Post::factory()
        ->count(20)
        ->create();
}
```
In the same directory, you will find the DatabaseSeeder class. Ensure it includes all your seeders:
```
public function run(): void
{
    // \App\Models\User::factory(10)->create();

    // \App\Models\User::factory()->create([
    //     'name' => 'Test User',
    //     'email' => 'test@example.com',
    // ]);

    $this->call([
        PostSeeder::class,
        ..,
        ..
    ]);
}
```
Running Migrations and Seeding the Database

First, run the database migrations:

`php artisan migrate`

Then, seed the database:

`php artisan db:seed`

Now you have test data in place. Enjoy!

Originally posted on my blog!
Automating Git Commands: Streamline Your Workflow with Shell Scripts and Aliases
Tags: git, automation, webdev, github
Published: 2024-07-01 18:30:27

As developers, we frequently use Git for version control, and a common task is pushing our latest code changes to the repository. This typically involves running three commands in sequence: `**git add .**`, `**git commit -m "message"**`, and `**git push origin main**`. Repeating these commands can be tedious, especially when done multiple times a day. Fortunately, there are ways to automate this process, making our workflow more efficient. In this article, we'll explore how to streamline these Git commands using shell scripts and Git aliases.


## Method 1: Using a Shell Script

Shell scripts are a powerful way to automate repetitive tasks. Here's how you can create a simple script to run your Git commands in sequence:

**1. Create a Shell Script:**

First, create a new file called `deploy.sh`:

```
touch deploy.sh
```
**2. Add Commands to the Script:**

Open the file in your favorite text editor and add the following lines:

```
#!/bin/sh
git add .
git commit -m "$1"
git push origin main

```
This script will take a commit message as an argument.

**3. Make the Script Executable:**
You need to give the script execution permissions:

```
chmod +x deploy.sh
```
**4. Run the Script:**
Now, you can run the script with a commit message:


```
./deploy.sh "Your commit message"
```
This will execute the git add ., git commit -m "Your commit message", and git push origin main commands in sequence.


## Method 2: Using a Single Line Command
If you prefer not to create a separate script, you can use the '&&' operator to chain the commands in your terminal:

```
git add . && git commit -m "Your commit message" && git push origin main
```
This command will execute each Git command in sequence, stopping if any command fails.


## Method 3: Using a Git Alias

Git aliases are a convenient way to create shortcuts for complex Git commands. You can set up an alias to run these commands by editing your .gitconfig file. Add the following lines:

```
[alias]
    deploy = "!f() { git add . && git commit -m \"$1\" && git push origin main; }; f"
```
With this alias in place, you can run your custom deploy command:

```
git deploy "Your commit message"

```

### Conclusion

Automating repetitive tasks is a key part of improving productivity as a developer. By using shell scripts, single-line commands, or Git aliases, you can streamline your workflow and focus more on writing code. Whether you choose a shell script or a Git alias, these methods will save you time and effort in managing your Git workflow.

Happy coding!
Distinction With(out) a difference
Tags: java, beginners
Published: 2024-07-01 18:28:21

I'm relearning Java. It's one of the first programming languages I studied in school and it is hitting differently this time around. 

For instance, I never mastered when to use public vs. private, the purpose of (String[] args) or the logic behind choosing a data type. I memorized patterns and tinkered with things like this whenever I got error messages, but I wasn't really understanding.

I just learned that "**Integer a**" and "**int b**" can both represent the same number, but they have different capabilities. 

An Integer is an instance that has access to methods such as .equals and .compare. It can be converted to other data types if necessary.

An int does not have access to methods. We can compare ints through '=='. 

As a younger learner, this seemed like a distinction without a difference and it was frustrating. I have much more to learn in this area, but I know see it as a meaningful gap that I look forward to filling.
How to send email with Go and MailTrap
Tags: go
Published: 2024-07-01 18:15:09

Sending emails is a common requirement in many applications. Whether it's for account verification, password reset, or notifications, integrating email functionality can enhance the user experience. In this post, we'll walk through the steps to send emails using Go, leveraging the `gomail` package.

Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following dependencies in your go.mod file:

require (
    github.com/joho/godotenv v1.4.0
    gopkg.in/gomail.v2 v2.0.0-20180604020328-0353e461b93c
)


Step 1: Create a .env file with the following content


MAILTRAP_HOST=smtp.mailtrap.io
MAILTRAP_PORT=2525
MAILTRAP_USER=your_mailtrap_user
MAILTRAP_PASS=your_mailtrap_password
SENDER=your_sender_email@example.com


Step 2: Create the SendMail Function
Now, we will create the SendMail function to handle email sending. This function will read the configuration from the environment variables and use the gomail package to send the email.



![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/xaze056rqos42ljdex5r.png)


Step 3: Integrate Email Sending in Your Application
Let's say you have a user verification process where you need to send an OTP (One-Time Password) to the user's email. Here's an example of how you can integrate the SendMail function into your application:




![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/bhyk0opd5tcjbyog9ex2.png)




Step 4: Create an Endpoint to Trigger Email Sending
Finally, you need an endpoint to trigger the email sending. Here is an example using the Gin framework:



![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ed4qf5qdft371cexr7m2.png)

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/oyy2roc73pz3u9msm5oe.png)


In your server setup, register this endpoint:



![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/bjjxfqpd524w1b2hdsqc.png)

With this setup, you can now send emails from your Go application using the SendMail function. This method ensures your credentials are secure and that your email sending logic is cleanly separated from the rest of your application.


Feel free to customize the code and the explanations according to your specific requirements and style preferences!


Link to the Full code
https://github.com/gbubemi22/goSetup
Quick guide to setting up an shortcut/alias in windows
Tags: productivity, automation, windows, powershell
Published: 2024-07-01 18:06:54

This is a quick 30 second guide to setting up an alias in windows. All this is applicable for windows.

## Motivation
The main motivation behind this is that I wanted to simplify the ping command. So that I'll just type a single command and it'll execute the `ping www.google.com -t`, which I use to check if my internet connection is stable or not.
The motivation behind this post is that I couldn't find a quick guide/overview to setup alias or terminal shortcuts when I searched google. So hopefully this will be helpful to juniors to get started. 

Open up a powershell and type away.

## Basic alias by creating simple shortcut.

If you want to just create an alias for a command the script is like this.
If I want to reference the command `echo` using a shortcut like `ec` the command is like this

```
Set-Alias -Name ec -Value echo
```
Now the ec command will refer to the echo command, and the echo command is there as well, it didn't go anywhere. To try and see if this works you can try this
```
ec "Hello World"
```

![The ec command now is just another command to refer to echo](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6oh6948s2ka06vm160gp.png)

## Little bit extended - call simple commands with shortcut
To create the final alias, I'll have to use a powershell function like this.
```
Function PingGoogle { ping www.google.com -t }
```
Here the function's name is `PingGoogle` and it executes the `ping www.google.com -t` command. We can try it by just entering the `PingGoogle` command after pasting the method.

![Now I can start a ping by calling this method](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/h2h9os598bkygkbcqsw5.png)

Now we'll have to make an alias to this command. Like this
```
Set-Alias -Name pingg -Value PingGoogle
```
Here the `pingg` alias is referring to the `PingGoogle` function. To test this we can just use `pingg` command now.

![now everytime I type pingg the ping will run](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/nx0sna3fabjzbx7fu3ud.png)

## Bonus - How to persist these changes.

You'll notice that if you close your terminal then the changes go away, your shortcut won't work.
So to persist these changes across all terminals you'll have to save them in your terminal profile.

To do that type this
```
echo $profile
```
This will show you the location of your powershell profile file. Go to that location and open that file.
Or open that file with this
```
notepad $profile
```
A file will open in notepad.

Now paste your code in that notepad and save in the same location. Now what will happen is that every time your terminal runs it will also load codes from this file. That's why your changes that your pasted here will persist between sessions.


## Reference
1. [Microsoft Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.utility/set-alias?view=powershell-7.4)
2. [My own notes](https://github.com/minhaz1217/devops-notes/tree/master/71.%20setting%20up%20alias(shortcuts)%20in%20powershell)
Computational Life: How Well-formed, Self-replicating Programs Emerge from Simple Interaction
Tags: machinelearning, ai, beginners, datascience
Published: 2024-07-01 17:53:38

*This is a Plain English Papers summary of a research paper called [Computational Life: How Well-formed, Self-replicating Programs Emerge from Simple Interaction](https://aimodels.fyi/papers/arxiv/computational-life-how-well-formed-self-replicating). If you like these kinds of analysis, you should subscribe to the [AImodels.fyi newsletter](https://aimodels.substack.com) or follow me on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/mikeyoung44).*



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Akira - Respond to all feedback, fix every listing, and get insights
Tags: reputation, restaurant, feedback, reviews
Published: 2024-07-01 17:42:43

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mobile development platforms and the common software architecture patterns
Published: 2024-07-01 17:35:24

Mobile programming has evolved significantly over the years, with various platforms and architectural patterns available to developers. These platforms include iOS (Swift/Objective-C), Android (Kotlin/Java), React Native, Flutter, Ionic, and Cordova. Each architecture has its advantages and disadvantages, and developers can choose the most suitable method for their projects by being aware of these possibilities.

The three interconnected components of an MVC application are Model (data), View (UI), and Controller (logic). MVC applications have clear defined areas of concern, are simple to scale and administer, and can be complicated with extensive applications. MVVM, or Model-View-ViewModel, uses a ViewModel to manage the state and logic of the View, separating the UI logic from the business logic. Benefits include easier unit testing and improved reusability of code, but the learning curve is steeper and requires assistance with data binding.

Reiteration is a state management pattern that unifies application state into a single store and is often used with React Native. Advantages include steady state administration, simpler testing and debugging, but can be confusing and add complexity to straightforward applications.

For aspirational developers, the HNG Internship offers a challenging coursework, practical assignments, and an encouraging environment. The program provides an ideal setting for learning about mobile development and working on interesting projects. The goals of participating in the program include learning from experienced mentors, working on real-world projects, networking with peers, and preparing for the industry.

To further develop skills and join a dynamic learning community, developers should consider the HNG Premium and Internship packages, which offer valuable resources such as formal certificates, practice interviews, CV reviews, and employment opportunities. By being aware of these possibilities, developers can select the most appropriate method for their projects and take advantage of the learning and development opportunities presented by different platforms and architectural styles. Visit the HNG Premium website at https://hng.tech/premium and the HNG Internship page at https://hng.tech/internship to find out more.
Ibuprofeno.py💊| #129: Explica este código Python
Tags: python, learning, spanish, beginners
Published: 2024-07-01 17:30:07

## **<center>Explica este código Python</center>**
#### <center>**Dificultad:** <mark>Fácil</mark></center>

```py
x = {"a", "b", "c"}
x.add("a")
print(len(x))
```

* **A.** `4`
* **B.** `3`
* **C.** `2`
* **D.** `5`

---

{% details **Respuesta:** %} 

👉 **B.** `3`

`len()` nos es útil para saber la longitud del conjunto.

En nuestro ejemplo no se agrega `a` con `add()` por que el conjunto ya tiene un valor `a`.

Aplicamos `len()` y tenemos como resultado `3`.


{% enddetails %}
A Tingling Passion
Published: 2024-07-01 17:26:28

Starting out in the tech space I had no skill I wanted to learn in particular so I started out with web development as it was so popular. A few months into learning I knew I wasn't very interested in the field, then I sought within myself to find out what I always had passion for, viola! I was always fascinated about how mobile apps work, the look and feel, the way an app does what it's meant to do. Once I found out this was what I was really passionate about it all clicked and I started to research and came across Flutter. I started watching ui builds on tiktok and I just kept loving it mobile app development. A supportive friend who learnt Flutter too helped me with the udemy courses I needed and that's how my Flutter journey started and now I am highly motivated and passionate Flutter Mobile Developer. This journey had its ups and downs but looking back I'm proud of how far I have grown as Flutter Mobile App Developer.

## EXCITED TO GROW
I had been looking for ways to get better and sharpen my skills and recently a friend who grew from HNG internship sent me the link and I checked out the [HNG website](https://hng.tech/internshiprl) I had an ecstatic feeling knowing I will be learning and growing along side developers like me and job opportunities could potentially arise from the program. I am really glad I got to know about this internship program and I hope to be the best version of myself upon completion of [HNG 11](https://hng.tech/premium).
DressMeUp - AI Platform to try any dress virtually😱😱
Tags: ai, gemini, openai, fashion
Published: 2024-07-01 17:18:17

In today's fast-paced world, convenience and efficiency are key. We're excited to introduce our cutting-edge AI platform that lets users virtually try on dresses without the hassle of physically wearing them. Whether you're looking to explore new styles from our curated collection or see how your own dresses look on you, our platform has you covered!


![DressMeUp](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/eythis8x1syi0xzent1j.gif)

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Enhanced Shopping Experience No more long fitting room lines or returns. Virtually try before you buy and make confident fashion choices from the comfort of your home.

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Procrastination: A Young Developer's Secret Weapon
Tags: programming, productivity, software, development
Published: 2024-07-01 17:05:04

**The Beginning**
A 22-year-old freshly graduated and excited to start his journey as a software developer, our story's hero loves coding and is eager to make a mark in the tech world. But like many new developers, our hero quickly encounters a familiar foe: procrastination. Instead of seeing it as a hurdle, our hero learns how to turn procrastination into his secret weapon. How was he able to do that?


**The Problems**
Heroes are born with problems, live with problems, and die solving problems.

1. Missed Deadlines: It always started with "I'll start tomorrow." When the deadline arrived, our hero often found himself staying up all night, producing messy code that stressed him out and resulted in unfinished work.

2. Stress and Anxiety: Every time our hero opened his laptop, the pending work felt overwhelming, like a long Python error wrapping around to suffocate him. This anxiety made starting new tasks even harder.

3. Quality of Work: Rushing to meet deadlines often led to mistakes. Our hero was unable to achieve the desired Big O for the last-minute sorting algorithm he was assigned, resulting in poor performance on the required task.


**The Silver Lining**
A good developer removes a bug from the program, while a lazy one turns that bug into a feature.

1. Incubation of Ideas: Stuck on a tough problem, taking a break to play games eventually helped our hero spot simple syntax errors he had missed earlier.

2. Prioritization and Focus: Less time and more focus on core tasks. The pressure of deadlines led to skipping fancy features and resulted in efficient and clean code.

3. Stress Relief: Stress-relieving breaks helped clear our hero's mind, allowing him to return to coding with renewed energy.


**The Secret Sauce**
There is no secret sauce but only order born out of chaos.

1. Realistic Goals: To manage procrastination, our hero broke big tasks into smaller steps, focusing on one function at a time.

2. Time Management: He used the Pomodoro Technique, coding for 25 minutes and then taking a 5-minute break.

3. Productive Environment: By keeping his workspace neat and his IDE clutter-free, our hero created a productive environment.

4. Embrace the Culprit: He also learned to recognize when he was procrastinating and why, using breaks to refresh his perspective.


**The End**
Our hero's journey holds many more details, factors, and adventures, but these key points are only to give you a taste of what lies ahead. Analyse this article, and see how procrastination can become a secret weapon for success.