Implementing remember-me/stay logged in logic in a Java Servlet

Summary The implementation of remember-me functionality in a Java Servlet-based system is a complex task that requires careful consideration of session management, cookie handling, and database interactions. In this article, we will discuss the common pitfalls and challenges faced by developers when implementing this functionality, and provide guidance on how to overcome them. Root Cause … Read more

If Aryabhata is credited with inventing zero, how were calculations done before zero existed?

Summary The concept of zero has been a crucial development in mathematics, and its introduction is often credited to Aryabhata. However, ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans were able to perform sophisticated mathematical calculations without a symbol for zero. This raises questions about how these civilizations represented the idea of nothing … Read more

How to configure WolverineFx in a background worker project

Summary The Wolverine.WolverineHasNotStartedException is a common issue encountered when configuring Wolverine in a.NET background worker project. This exception occurs when the IHost has not been started before attempting to use the Wolverine message bus. In this article, we will explore the root cause, real-world impact, and provide a solution to this problem. Root Cause The … Read more

Azure AI Foundry Chat Playground gives better results than API for same prompt (gpt-4o-mini)?

Summary We investigated a reported discrepancy where Azure AI Foundry’s Chat Playground produced superior and more consistent prompt classifications for gpt-4o-mini compared to identical prompts executed via the direct API or LangChain clients. The root cause was confirmed to be hidden system instructions injected by the Playground interface to enforce structured outputs and specific role … Read more

IBM MQ 2059 (MQRC_Q_MGR_NOT_AVAILABLE) error in .NET 9.0 console app using IBMMQClient with certificate-based SSL setup

Summary A .NET 9.0 console application using the IBM MQ .NET Client (managed code) fails to establish an SSL/TLS connection to the Queue Manager, resulting in MQRC_Q_MGR_NOT_AVAILABLE (2059). The error occurs during the SSL handshake phase despite the client certificate being installed in the Windows Certificate Store. Unmanaged client connections (using mqclient.ini and .kdb files) … Read more

Unwanted cell selection in DataGridView when closing ContexMenuStrip

Summary An issue occurred in a WinForms application where the DataGridView (Dgv_Trovati) would unexpectedly select cells under the mouse cursor after a ContextMenuStrip was dismissed without selecting an item. The root cause was the interaction between the ContextMenuStrip closing event, the Control.MouseCapture property, and the DataGridView‘s internal mouse handling. The user provided a workaround using … Read more

UML diagram problems

Summary The problem presented involves creating a UML Use Case Diagram to model a scenario where a mother and daughter cook dinner together, with the mother being responsible for mixing cocktails. The question revolves around choosing the correct representation of this scenario from given options, with a focus on the use of an abstract actor … Read more