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5 min readTo cast a string to a specific format in Kotlin, you can use various methods available in the language. Here are a few examples:Using String templates: Kotlin allows you to use string templates to format strings easily. You can specify placeholders within a string and replace them with the desired values. val name = "John" val age = 25 val formattedString = "My name is $name and I am $age years old.
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4 min readGenerating a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is an essential step when you want to obtain an SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) certificate for your website or server. Below are the steps involved in generating a CSR:Choose an appropriate cryptographic algorithm: Begin by selecting a suitable cryptographic algorithm such as RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) or ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) to generate the key pair needed for the CSR.
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5 min readTo run Kotlin on Ubuntu, you can follow these steps:Install Java Development Kit (JDK): Since Kotlin runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), you need to have Java installed on your system. Open a terminal and run the following command to install the default JDK: sudo apt update sudo apt install default-jdk Download the Kotlin Compiler: Visit the Kotlin download page (https://kotlinlang.org/download/) and download the Kotlin compiler (Kotlin Compiler Command Line Compiler).
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6 min readConfiguring HTTPS for an Nginx server involves the following steps:Generate SSL Certificate: Obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted certificate authority (CA) or generate a self-signed certificate using OpenSSL. Prepare Certificate Files: Convert the certificate files into the required format. Typically, you need a certificate file (.crt), a private key file (.key), and optionally, a certificate chain file (.ca.crt) if provided by the CA.
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12 min readCertificate pinning is a security measure that helps protect against Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks by ensuring that the client only trusts specific digital certificates. It involves associating a server's digital certificate with its recognizable public key or cryptographic hash, and instructing the client application to only accept connections that match this known certificate.
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5 min readIn Bash, you can execute a command only if a previous one succeeds by using the && operator. This operator allows you to chain multiple commands together, ensuring that each command is executed only if the preceding command (or commands) succeed.
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6 min readIn Kotlin, you can pass the class type to a function using a combination of the ::class.java syntax and the Class<T> type. Here's how you can do it:First, define a function that takes the class type as a parameter. For example: fun processClassType(clazz: Class<*>) { // Process the class type here } When calling the function, use the ::class.java syntax to pass the class type. Here's an example with a String class type: val stringClassType = String::class.
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10 min readTo set up HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) for a WordPress site, follow the steps below:Get an SSL Certificate: Purchase an SSL certificate from a trusted certificate authority or obtain a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt. Install SSL Certificate: Contact your hosting provider or refer to their documentation to install the SSL certificate on your server.
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7 min readIn Bash scripting, the "case" statement provides a way to perform different actions based on the value of a variable or an expression. It allows you to compare the value against a set of patterns and execute corresponding commands for matching patterns.
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6 min readTo use a variable from another class in Kotlin, you can follow these steps:Ensure that the variable you want to access is defined and accessible in the other class. It can either be a public property or a companion object property. Import the class where the variable is located at the top of your Kotlin file. This allows you to reference the class without specifying its full package name each time.
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7 min readWhen it comes to handling SSL certificate revocation, there are a few important aspects to consider:Understanding SSL Certificate Revocation: SSL certificate revocation is a process used to invalidate a previously issued certificate before its expiration date. This can occur if the certificate is compromised, the private key is lost or stolen, or the certificate holder no longer has control over the domain.
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3 min readTo check the current date and time in Bash, you can use the date command. By simply running the date command in your Bash terminal, it will display the current date and time according to your system's settings.