JUnit 4 with IntelliJ: A quick introduction Brian Fraser 2026-09-27 | JUnit 4 with IntelliJ: A quick introduction
GSON: LocalDate Adapter Brian Fraser 2023-01-27 | Reading/writing objects with LocalDate data using GSON.My Videos on GSON- GSON: Deserializing JSON under explicit control of Named fields: youtu.be/HSuVtkdej8Q- GSON: Use IntelliJ: youtu.be/Qc9EfiepfWs- GSON: Array or List as root of JSON: youtu.be/trCGXXNVVYE- GSON: LocalDate Adapter: youtu.be/j2vWhohxBVA
GSON: Array or List as root of JSON Brian Fraser 2023-01-27 | Reading/writing an array or list as the root of a JSON file using GSON.My Videos on GSON- GSON: Deserializing JSON under explicit control of Named fields: youtu.be/HSuVtkdej8Q- GSON: Use IntelliJ: youtu.be/Qc9EfiepfWs- GSON: Array or List as root of JSON: youtu.be/trCGXXNVVYE- GSON: LocalDate Adapter: youtu.be/j2vWhohxBVA
GSON: Use in IntelliJ Brian Fraser 2023-01-27 | Reading and writing JSON with GSON in IntelliJMy Videos on GSON- GSON: Deserializing JSON under explicit control of Named fields: youtu.be/HSuVtkdej8Q- GSON: Use IntelliJ: youtu.be/Qc9EfiepfWs- GSON: Array or List as root of JSON: youtu.be/trCGXXNVVYE- GSON: LocalDate Adapter: youtu.be/j2vWhohxBVA
Discord: Getting starting! Brian Fraser 2023-01-03 | Video covers:- Joining a server- Using text channels- Having a text conversation- Using voice calls- Joining a voice channel
EditText and TextView: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2022-09-21 | How to create a simple project with using EditText and TextView elements. Shows how to extract user input and validate the input. Works with text and numbers.
Creating a Button: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2022-09-21 | Demo of using Android Studio (2021.3) to create a simple application with a button which generates a log message and a toast.1. Launch Android Studio; create simple hello-world app.2. See XML and .java code for activities3. Add a button, change name, see XML4. Java code to access button: View.OnClickListener5. Generate a log message when button is clicked.6. Generate a toast when button is clicked.
VS Code Debugging a Simple C++ Program Brian Fraser 2022-09-18 | Shows debugging a simple C++ program (just main() ) using VS Code in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
Connecting a Photoresistor (Photo cell) to a BeagleBone Green Brian Fraser 2022-02-03 | Show how to wire a photoresistor circuit and safely connect it to a BeagleBone Green (BBG) using a breadboard, 10k ohm resistor, and 3 jumper wires. Shows Linux commands to access the A2D and read the value.
VS Code WSL (C++) - Create Project, Compile, Run Brian Fraser 2022-01-17 | Using VS Code under WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux):- Download VS Code: code.visualstudio.com/download- Install WSL: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install- MS GUide to Using C++ and WSL in VS Code: code.visualstudio.com/docs/cpp/config-wsl
Record Response Video with Zoom Brian Fraser 2021-10-13 | Using Zoom to record a video of you talking over another video. Useful for providing feedback or responses to another video.
VS Code - Using Live Share Brian Fraser 2020-10-06 | Shows how to use VS Code's Live Share to connect to a session, view/edit code, use a terminal, and use debugger.References:- smashingmagazine.com/2018/09/visual-studio-live- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/liveshare/quickstart/share
App Bar (ActionBar/Toolbar): Android Programming Brian Fraser 2020-09-20 | Tutorial showing how to configure the App Bar (also called ActionBar or Toolbar). Docs: developer.android.com/training/appbar1. setSupportActionBar() in onCreate()2. Create now /res/menu/menu_xyz.xml- setup any icons, IDs, and names in the xml3. Show the menu via onCreateOptionsMenu()4. Handle the menu clicks via onOptionsItemSelected()5. Enable the left-arrow/back button (called 'up')- in onCreate(): getSupportActionBar.setDisplayHomeAsUpEnabled(true);- control its target via the manifest's android:parentActivityName property or- control its action manually via android.R.id.home in onOptionsItemSelected()
Install and Run C++ in Visual Studio Code (Windows) v2 Brian Fraser 2020-09-17 | Updated video which covers how to do the following under Windows:- Install MinGW (G++ and GDB), configure paths- Install VS Code- Open a workspace for multiple activities (labs / assignments)- Compile and run from within VS Code using the terminalNOTE: Does not use F5 to run because under Windows it does not work well with cin!
Plain Java & JUnit 5 in Android Studio Brian Fraser 2020-09-14 | Write a plain-old-Java program in Android Studio 4.0 and test with JUnit 5.
Install and Run C++ in Visual Studio Code (Linux) Brian Fraser 2020-09-11 | Covers how to do the following under Linux (Ubuntu):- Install G++ and GDB- Install VS Code- Open a workspace for multiple activities (labs / assignments)- Compile and run from within VS Code
Instructor: BB CollabUltra for Exam Help Brian Fraser 2020-08-13 | Use BB Collaborate Ultra for having multiple people answer student questions one at a time using breakout rooms. One person maintains the queue of students while other TAs and the instructor answer questions.
Student: BB CollabUltra for Exam Help Brian Fraser 2020-08-13 | How to use BB Collaborate Ultra for getting help during the exam (when used with multiple TAs and breakout rooms).
Discord for Office Hours Brian Fraser 2020-06-29 | How I use Discord for Office Hours - A guide to my TAs and other users
JUnit 5 testing in Android Studio: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2020-05-25 | Testing a plain-old Java class inside Android Studio with JUnit 5
Plain Old Java in Android Studio: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2020-05-17 | Write and run plain old Java code (console output via main(), not for Android) in Android Studio.[SOLUTION] Getting java.util.NoSuchElementException from a Scanner on System.in?1. Expand the "Gradle Scripts" in your project view2. Edit settings.gradle3. Comment out (two //) the include ':app' line Click Sync Now to resync your Gradle files (This will change your project view; that's expected)4. Re-run your program.Note: If you use System.out.print() to print to the screen (note no linefeed) then it won't show up until after any pending System.in.nextXYZ() is finished.
OptiTune: Remote Desktop Support Brian Fraser 2020-04-02 | Adding a new computer to OptiTune and then using OptiTune's remote support ability transfer a file, then install and run a program with administrative privileges.Free Trial: bravurasoftware.com/optitune/free.aspxDisclosure of interest: The lead developer on OptiTune is a friend. I was not paid or in any way compensated for making this video.
Postman Variables in Queries Brian Fraser 2020-03-25 | Replace magic numbers inside your Postman queries with a Postman variable.
Introduction to JUnit 5 Brian Fraser 2020-01-21 | Testing a simple Java class using JUnit 5. For creating JUnit 5 IntelliJ project, see youtu.be/o5pE7L2tVV8Covers:* basic asserts ( assertEquals(), assertTrue(), assertNotNull() ),* @Test, @Disable, * exceptions ( assertThrows() ), assertAll()* timing ( assertTimeoutPreemptively() )
JUnit 5 in IntelliJ Java Project: Java Programming Brian Fraser 2020-01-21 | How to make a Java project in IntelliJ which tests a simple (Plain Old Java) class with JUnit 5.
Constraint Layout: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2020-01-20 | Use a constraint layout to generate a reasonably complicated UI. Shows setting and clearing constraints, automatically resizing components with 'match constraints', and using a Guideline to lineup elements without a table.
Floating Action Button, Vector Asset: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2020-01-20 | Easily import assets form Material Design library as a Vector Asset, and then configure Floating Action Button (FAB) to launch a new activity. Encapsulates creating the launch intent into the second activity and uses lambda functions.
Deserializing JSON: GSON and Java Brian Fraser 2020-01-15 | Use GSON library in IntelliJ with Java to deserialize a JSON file. Explicitly extracting values from the JSON file, which makes sense when the JSON format does not map well onto your object structure.
Model / View Separation: Java for Programmers Brian Fraser 2020-01-06 | Split an application into the model (data) and view (UI). Uses packages and dependency injection for referencing the model from the UI. Creates an object manager class (DoorManager) to store data objects.
ArrayList: Java for Programmers Brian Fraser 2020-01-06 | Quick demo showing how to use an ArrayList to store references to objects. Plus uses for-each loop (enhanced for loop).
Data Class: Java for Programmers Brian Fraser 2020-01-06 | Quick demo showing how to create a class to store simple data in Java. Uses fields, constructor, accessors, toString() and a public method.
main(), functions, if, loop: Java for Programmers Brian Fraser 2020-01-06 | Quick demo using IntelliJ to create a project and write class to print to the screen, call functions, use an if statement and a for loop.
Connect/Remove Beaglebone Cape Brian Fraser 2019-07-03 | Connecting and removing a cape (the Zen Cape) from a Beagle Bone (BBG in this case). Disconnecting the cape is tricky, do it carefully!
Creating a Repository: Git & Eclipse Brian Fraser 2018-12-03 | How to share a project from Eclipse into a new repository on GitHub using the EGit Eclipse plugin.Support videos via Patreon: patreon.com/DrBFraserThis 2018 video is a remake of an older video which featured an earlier version of Eclipse. It is part of a series of practical tutorials for using the EGit Eclipse plugin for working with a project using the Git revision control system. Demos use GitHub, but any remote repository would work. Detail on Git, guide to command line interface: http://git-scm.com/bookCode on GitHub: github.com/drbfraser/SalesTool2018Tutorial on EGit: docs.google.com/folder/d/0B4F_gjXVrHZVRXkydE0xVFBRRkc1WUpEcXdwQ2I1dw/edit?pli=1&docId=0B4F_gjXVrHZVc015aTNiNmhScktlcDJJTGNZd1NlQQ1:15 Create local repo2:30 Show Git toolbar / menu4:30 Commit to local repo7:35 Create GitHub repo and push9:25 Configure Remotes (push references)11:55 Force push to work round non-fast-forward: DANGEROUS!13:00 Commit and push a change14:30 Configure remote refecences and pull remote change15:45 Navigator view to see all files
Google Maps API: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2018-06-27 | Walk-through guide on getting a Google Maps API key and building an Android application to show a map. Covers troubleshooting.
Graphical Cross Debugging in Eclipse: Embedded Linux Brian Fraser 2018-06-08 | Demonstrates how to use Eclipse as a graphical cross debugger for an embedded Linux target which is running gdbserver. My guides to getting BeagleBone (Black/Green/...) working:"Quick start": http://www.cs.sfu.ca/CourseCentral/433/bfraser/other/QuickStartGuide.pdfList of guides: http://www.cs.sfu.ca/CourseCentral/433/bfraser/links.html
Cross Debugging SegFaults with GDB: Embedded Linux Brian Fraser 2018-06-08 | Demonstrates how to run GDB in a cross-debugging session with an embedded Linux target to debug segmentation faults (SEG-Faults). Embedded Linux device runs gdbserver, host runs gdb-multiarch. Commands demonstrated inculde:- launching gdbserver and gdb-multiarch- continue- print- break- info args- nextMy guides to getting BeagleBone (Black/Green/...) working:"Quick start": http://www.cs.sfu.ca/CourseCentral/433/bfraser/other/QuickStartGuide.pdfList of guides: http://www.cs.sfu.ca/CourseCentral/433/bfraser/links.html
Cross Debugging with GDB: Embedded Linux Brian Fraser 2018-06-07 | Demonstrates how to run GDB in a cross-debugging session with an embedded Linux target. Embedded Linux device runs gdbserver, host runs gdb-multiarch. Commands demonstrated inculde:- launching gdbserver and gdb-multiarch- continue- print- break- info args- nextMy guides to getting BeagleBone (Black/Green/...) working:"Quick start": http://www.cs.sfu.ca/CourseCentral/433/bfraser/other/QuickStartGuide.pdfList of guides: http://www.cs.sfu.ca/CourseCentral/433/bfraser/links.html
Debugging in Android Studio: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2018-05-14 | How to debug using Android Studio. Covers setting breakpoints, debugging in emulator, step into, step over, resume. Plus looks at R file being missing after Gradle Clean.
Spring Boot: Making a REST API Brian Fraser 2018-03-06 | 1st part of video: youtu.be/he63dwZdhOMFull code: github.com/drbfraser/SpringBootIntro(Including updated Gradle build script -- March 2020)Covers creating a controller for a Rest API for GET and PUT requests, plus handling exceptions.
Spring Boot: Getting Started in IntelliJ Brian Fraser 2018-03-06 | 2nd part of video: youtu.be/rXBsnNCH59o Full code: github.com/drbfraser/SpringBootIntro(Including updated Gradle build script -- March 2020)Covers what tools are needed (IntelliJ, Gradle), and how to create the project and test with curl.
Singleton Model: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2018-01-30 | Make multiple Android activities access the same object. Use the Singleton design pattern to have model class return reference to a common object.
Run Java from Jar: IntelliJ Terminal Brian Fraser 2018-01-18 | How to run a Java program from IntelliJ's built-in command line by using a Jar. Demos importing GSON library as an external Maven dependency to show power of a Jar file.1. New project "MyProjectName" Create package Create MyMain class with main()2. Setup GSON object File --- Project Structure Libraries (on left) Click the green + Select "From Maven" Enter: com/google/code/gson:gson:2.8.23. Basic main() public static void main(String[] args) { // Use GSON: Gson gson = new Gson(); for (String s : args) { System.out.println("Args: " + s); } } RUN via IntelliJ: 3. Setup JAR file --- project structure artifacts (on left) green + for new artifact jar --- from modules with dependencies pick the module to use [default likely OK] choose the main class4. Command line java -jar out/artifacts/MyProjectName_jar/MyProjectName.jar Hello world!
Merge Requests & Merge Conflicts: GitLab and Android Studio Brian Fraser 2017-03-03 | GitLab workflow with feature branches and merging conflicting changes into feature branch before a merge request.Related Videos:- GitLab feature branch and merge request without conflicts: youtu.be/heEtlAYONoo- Advanced features and handling some special cases: (coming soon).1. Android Studio: View "ME" changes: - Highlight current branch "42-my-change" - Log shows Branch - View changes2. Android Studio: Commit - commit - push - show log - switch to "master -) origin/master" - show log 3. Merge Master to Feature Merge master to feature when: a) ready to merge Feature branch to master or b) new code on master you want on feature branch. - commit (if any changse) - pull - VCS -- Git -- Merge Changes... current: Feature (42-my-change) Branches to merge: master (local master) - Build & test - commit - push4. Create Merge Request on GitLab - view log: Repository -- Network : Show ME and THEM branch - Merge Request -- 'new merge request' - View merge request's changes (If conflicts: re-do merge master to feature.) - Accept merge request - view log: Repository -- Network : Show merged to master5. Android Studio: Update - show log - highlight branch was: 42-my-change -- remote/42-my-change - pull - show log - remove local branch: 42-my-change [note no remote/42-my-change] - show log
GitLab Workflow: Merge Request with Android Studio / IntelliJ Brian Fraser 2017-03-01 | Using the GitLab workflow to do some changes to a project with Android Studio (same as IntelliJ). Overview:- Create a GitLab issue- Assign issue to self and create branch- Checkout branch in Android Studio / IntelliJ- Do coding, commit and push.- In GitLab, create Merge Request, and delete branch- In Android Studio switch to master, pull.Related Videos:- Setting up a GitLab project with Android Studio: youtube.com/watch?v=zprAqNffSjk- Putting a button onto an Android Studio activity: youtube.com/watch?v=aE5f1tV5nU41.SetupCreate new Android Studio projectCreate GitLab project; Commit/push empty project.2. Create GitLab issues: “Add random number generation”Assign issue to selfCreate local branch via GitLab3. In Android Studio, switch to branch:Update project from RepoClick the “Git: master” button on status bar bottom right:Under remote, select the new branch you createdThen select “Checkout as new local branch”4. Work: Write code; Commit/push (x2)5. Create Merge Request: On GitLab’s Merge Request page, select “Create Merge Request” for your recent push.Select “Remove source branch when merge request is accepted.”6. Accept Merge Request:On GitLab’s Merge Request pageMay be done by someone else if a code review is required.View in Gitlab: Repository: Network7. Set Android Studio Ready for Work:Switch to master branch (bottom right, select Local Branch “origin/master”)Pull or Update ProjectVersion Control: View log
Creating a Pie Graph: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2017-02-27 | Generate a Pie Graph using the MPAndroidChart library and setting its colours under Android Studio.MPAndroid Chart: github.com/PhilJay/MPAndroidChartWiki Getting Started: github.com/PhilJay/MPAndroidChart/wiki/Getting-StartedWiki Setting Data: github.com/PhilJay/MPAndroidChart/wiki/Setting-Data
Read CSV Resource File: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2017-02-27 | Import a CSV file into an Android Application from the raw resource folder and store the contents in custom data objects for use in Java.Steps:1. Have data in a spread sheet. Clean out ','s from the data, then save as CSV file.2. In Android project, create new resource directory- type raw: gives name "raw"- copy in file w/ copy/paste3. Write code to read it.- access the file via getResources().openRawResource(R.raw.vehicles_simple);- use a BufferedReader to read one line at a time.- call String.split() on the full line to create string tokens.- parse the strings as needed and store in custom data objects.- handle incorrectly formatted or missing data.
AlertDialog via Fragment: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2017-02-17 | Create an AlertDialog using AppCompatDialogFragment. Interact with the parent activity by setting text in a TextView, and by closing it with .finish().Steps:- Setup MainActivity with a TextView to edit, and a button to trigger the dialog box.- Create a layout XML file for the dialog's appearance - Create a Java class inheriting from AppCompatDialogFragment to build the AlertDialog- Show the AlertDialog from main using a fragment manager.- Add a cancel button- Call .finish() on the parent activity to close it.
Git Merge Conflicts: Android Programming Brian Fraser 2017-02-16 | Demo how to merge conflicting changes with Git in Android Studio / IntelliJ. Covers doing the merge with commit/pull/merge/push, and with "update project"/commit/push.Steps for pull/merge: - Commit changes to local repo.- Pull remote changes, triggers a merge conflict.- Merge changes- Commit changes to local repo.- Push changes to remote repo.Steps for "Update Project"- VCS --- Update Project- Commit- Push
