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May 23, 2026

Java Classes and Objects: Build a Smart Home Thermostat (Lab 5 Guide)

Learn Java classes, objects, and methods by designing a Smart Thermostat class. This tutorial covers constructors, getters/setters, toString(), and method types with real-world analogies from smart home tech and AI trends.

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May 23, 2026

Mastering Quorum-Based Consistency: A Distributed Systems Tutorial Inspired by PingMe

Learn how to design quorum systems for read/write availability using Gifford's voting protocol, with timely examples from a social app like PingMe. Includes probability calculations, latency optimization, and Paxos sequence analysis.

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May 23, 2026

Mastering Java File I/O, Methods, and Arrays with Movie Review Data

Learn how to read a text file into an array of User objects, then analyze data using methods in Java. This step-by-step tutorial uses a movie review dataset and ties in concepts from real-world apps like IMDb and social media analytics.

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May 23, 2026

Building a Doubly Linked List in C++: From Queue to Stack with Iterators

Learn how to implement a templated doubly linked list in C++ that can function as both a queue and a stack. This tutorial covers node structure, enqueue, dequeue, pop, remove, and a custom iterator class with practical examples.

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May 23, 2026

Mastering Log Analysis with Splunk: A Hands-On Guide for the BOTS Exercise

Learn how to approach the Splunk Boss of the SOC (BOTS) exercise with practical search techniques, log interpretation tips, and real-world incident response strategies tailored for CS6261 students.

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May 22, 2026

Building a Binary Tree Decoder in Java: Reconstruct Archived Messages Like a Pro

Learn how to implement a binary tree-based decoder in Java to reconstruct archived messages. This step-by-step tutorial covers tree construction, preorder traversal, decoding algorithms, and performance statistics, using a real-world assignment example from COM S 2280.

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May 22, 2026

Understanding Linux Device Files: A Practical Guide with Loopback Devices

Learn how Linux uses device files to represent hardware and virtual devices. This tutorial walks you through creating a loopback device, formatting, mounting, writing data, and verifying with hexedit.

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May 22, 2026

Building a TCP Chat Client-Server in C++ on Linux (Reptilian) – Step-by-Step Socket Programming Tutorial

Learn how to build a simple TCP client-server application in C++ using Linux socket programming. This step-by-step tutorial covers creating sockets, binding, listening, accepting connections, and exchanging messages. Perfect for COP4600 students and anyone learning network programming.

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