Questions

Format XML string to print friendly XML string

I have an XML string as such: ``` <?xml version='1.0'?><response><error code='1'> Success</error></response> ``` There are no lines between one element and another, and thus is very difficult to re...

27 Jun at 03:3

What size do you use for varchar(MAX) in your parameter declaration?

I normally set my column size when creating a parameter in ADO.NET. But what size do I use if the column is of type `VARCHAR(MAX)`? ``` cmd.Parameters.Add("@blah", SqlDbType.VarChar, ?????).Value = bl...

22 Jun at 09:33

Static method in a generic class?

In Java, I'd like to have something as: ``` class Clazz<T> { static void doIt(T object) { // ... } } ``` But I get I don't understand generics beyond the basic uses and thus can't make m...

3 Apr at 18:30

How to limit the maximum value of a numeric field in a Django model?

Django has various numeric fields available for use in models, e.g. [DecimalField](http://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/ref/models/fields/#decimalfield) and [PositiveIntegerField](http://docs.djangopr...

Creating an empty file in C#

What's the simplest/canonical way to create an empty file in C#/.NET? The simplest way I could find so far is: ``` System.IO.File.WriteAllLines(filename, new string[0]); ```

24 Apr at 09:13

What is the maximum length of a table name in Oracle?

What are the maximum length of a table name and column name in Oracle?

8 Apr at 11:26

How can I get System variable value in Java?

How can I get the System Variable value which is present in ``` MyComputer -> Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables -> System Variables ``` in Java? I have used `System.getenv()` meth...

7 Mar at 10:31

Strings as Primary Keys in MYSQL Database

I am not very familiar with databases and the theories behind how they work. Is it any slower from a performance standpoint (inserting/updating/querying) to use Strings for Primary Keys than integers...

How do I convert a PDF document to a preview image in PHP?

What libraries, extensions etc. would be required to render a portion of a PDF document to an image file? Most PHP PDF libraries that I have found center around creating PDF documents, but is there a...

7 Mar at 15:2

Why use deflate instead of gzip for text files served by Apache?

What advantages do either method offer for html, css and javascript files served by a LAMP server. Are there better alternatives? The server provides information to a map application using Json, so a...

23 May at 12:18

How to try convert a string to a Guid

I did not find the TryParse method for the Guid. I’m wondering how others handle converting a guid in string format into a guid type. ``` Guid Id; try { Id = new Guid(Request.QueryString["id"]);...

28 Sep at 23:21

Pass An Instantiated System.Type as a Type Parameter for a Generic Class

The title is kind of obscure. What I want to know is if this is possible: ``` string typeName = <read type name from somwhere>; Type myType = Type.GetType(typeName); MyGenericClass<myType> myGeneric...

5 Nov at 18:19

Get the generated SQL statement from a SqlCommand object?

I have the following code: ``` Using cmd As SqlCommand = Connection.CreateCommand cmd.CommandText = "UPDATE someTable SET Value = @Value" cmd.CommandText &= " WHERE Id = @Id" cmd.Paramete...

24 May at 07:33

How to copy a file to multiple directories using the gnu cp command

Is it possible to copy a single file to multiple directories using the cp command ? I tried the following , which did not work: ``` cp file1 /foo/ /bar/ cp file1 {/foo/,/bar} ``` I know it's pos...

2 Jan at 20:8

Best way to compare 2 XML documents in Java

I'm trying to write an automated test of an application that basically translates a custom message format into an XML message and sends it out the other end. I've got a good set of input/output messa...

26 Sep at 21:10

Most efficient T-SQL way to pad a varchar on the left to a certain length?

As compared to say: ``` REPLICATE(@padchar, @len - LEN(@str)) + @str ```

19 Mar at 01:29

Converting an integer to a hexadecimal string in Ruby

Is there a built in way to convert an integer in Ruby into its hexadecimal equivalent? Something like the opposite of [String#to_i](http://ruby-doc.org/core-2.0.0/String.html#method-i-to_i): ``` "0A...

26 Oct at 04:5

What is the use of the square brackets [] in sql statements?

I've noticed that Visual Studio 2008 is placing square brackets around column names in sql. Do the brackets offer any advantage? When I hand code T-SQL I've never bothered with them. Example: Visual...

12 Jul at 16:52

PHP with MySQL 8.0+ error: The server requested authentication method unknown to the client

I'm running MySQL version 8 on PHP 7.0. I'm getting the following error when I try to connect to my database from PHP: > Connect Error: SQLSTATE[HY000] [2054] The server requested authentication met...

16 Jun at 18:30

Better way to disable console inside unit tests

I wonder if there is a better way to disable console errors inside a Jest test (i.e. restore the original console before/after each test). Here is my current approach: ``` describe("Some description"...

25 Sep at 18:18

GitHub Clone with OAuth Access Token

Inside a script I am trying to clone a GitHub repository with an OAuth token. According to this tutorial: [https://github.com/blog/1270-easier-builds-and-deployments-using-git-over-https-and-oauth](ht...

7 Jan at 07:51

How can I debug "ImagePullBackOff"?

All of a sudden, I cannot deploy some images which could be deployed before. I got the following pod status: ``` [root@webdev2 origin]# oc get pods NAME READY STATUS ...

Android: ScrollView vs NestedScrollView

What is the difference between `ScrollView` and `NestedScrollView`? Both of them, extend `FrameLayout`. I want to know in depth pros and cons of both of them.

Docker-Compose can't connect to Docker Daemon

I am getting an error message saying I can't connect to the docker daemon. I have looked into other people's answers who have had similar issues but it hasn't helped. I am running the version of Ubu...

How to load external scripts dynamically in Angular?

I have this module which componentize the external library together with additional logic without adding the `<script>` tag directly into the index.html: ``` import 'http://external.com/path/file.js'...