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Setting up Java development environment using Eclipse

Athar — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:56:17 +0000

Eclipse is most commonly used for developing Java/J2ee based software web applications. Setting up the development environment is the first step to start working on the project. These are the following key steps for setting up the environment,

Step 1 – Download the Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers

http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-ide-java-ee-developers/indigor

Step 2 – Download Tomcat 7
Go to http://tomcat.apache.org/download-70.cgi
Download the Zip version under ‘Binary Distribution’ and Core sections, you can also download the documentation if you prefer. Extract the Zip folder and folder structure should be \tomcat7.

Step 3 – Download Tortoise SVN
Go to http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html
Install either 32bit version or 64 bit version depends on your machine spec, (preferable 32bit).

Step 4 – Download Hibernate Libraries
Go to http://sourceforge.net/projects/hibernate/files/hibernate3/
Download hibernate-distribution-3.6.5.Final-dist.zip and unzip the file.
Open eclipse folder and run eclipse.exe.
Installed Subelipse (http://subclipse.tigris.org) for managing and working with SVN or
installed from eclipse IDE, go to eclipse marketplace (from the about menu) and search for subelipse plugin, once found then click to install.

Step 5 – Run Eclipse
Test it either creating a new web project or import the existing project which may be get it from the SVN or any other source control.

Installing MySQL Server

Athar — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:33:14 +0000

This blog post will highlight the key steps to install the MySQL Community Server and MySQL Workbench (GUI) to managing and administrating the MySQL server through a graphical user interface.

Step 1: MySQL community Server (v5.5)
Go to this URL, http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/
Download ‘Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer’ or ‘‘Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer’ depends on your machine spec under generally available (GA) release tab. Run the installer and follow the wizard to install the MySQL Server your machine.

Step 2: MySQL Workbench (GUI tool)
Go to http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench/
Download ‘Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer’ under generally available (GA) release tab. Run the installer and follow the wizard to install the MySQL Server your machine.
Once installed successfully, Run the MySQL Workbench. Create a new connection with a host as localhost (or 127.0.0.1) with the username and password you choose at the time of installation. Click on test connection button to test the connection if successful then its shows message as ‘connection successfully’

Android 3.0

Athar — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:17:46 +0000

Google has announces that there has been more than three billions android applications was installed. On the other side apple recently announced that more than 10 billion installed from there Apple apps store. The growth of the android phones and application is incredible fast and still continue to capture the market compared to the Apple and others vendors. The first billion android applications took nearly 20 months to install and the second billion took only 5 months. At this point, android application was become famous and it took only two months to install the android apps.

Android is open source and this allows the user to download the apps from the different app store. User can download either from Google Android Market or Amazon Apps store.

Recently, Android 3.0 was release and this was specifically designed for tablet. In this release, android platform introduced many new and existing features for both developers and mobile users.

We are hiring

Athar — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:13:39 +0000

Tkgen is seeking to fill the key position of Java Developer and looking for individuals with an ambition to succeed.

We are looking for people who are interested in developing their career with us, as we developing our software team. The successful candidate should enjoy working in a team environment; have the enthusiasm and ambition to complete projects to the highest standard and want to be part of the company that has high quality values.

The Java developer will be responsible for the layout, design and implementation. The candidate should be able to work in the team as well as individuals.

Required Skills:

Experience of object oriented programming
Experience of JSF, Spring, Hibernate and MySql
Understanding of MVC design patterns and frameworks
Experience of the full software development lifecycle: from functional specification, to development, testing and delivery
Have exposure with social media sites (desirable, not essential)
Front-end development including Primeface and jQuery (desirable, not essential)
Understanding of Ajax (desirable, not essential)
Good levels of communication. both written and verbal
Enthusiasm and an interest in all things technology

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

How to apply:

If you are interested, please e-mail your CV to careers@tkgen.co.uk

Here at Tkgen we do not accept recruitment applications and phone calls from any recruitment agencies. We request all potential candidates to send your application / CV direct to us here. We will individually respond to each potential candidate.