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Static way to get "Context" in Android?
📝 Blog Post: The Static Way to Get 'Context' in Android! 🤔 Are you tired of saving the 'Context' instance every time it changes in your Android app? You're not alone! Many developers face this common issue and are looking for a better solution. Well, gu
Drag and drop files into WPF
# How to Drag and Drop Files into a WPF Application 👋 Hey there! Are you struggling with dragging and dropping files into your WPF application? 📁🔽 Well, worry no more! In this blog post, we'll explore a simple solution to your problem by addressing com
Android "Only the original thread that created a view hierarchy can touch its views."
# Android "Only the original thread that created a view hierarchy can touch its views." - Easy solutions 👀📱 Are you trying to update a TextView in your Android app, but getting an annoying exception that says "Only the original thread that created a vie
findViewById in Fragment
# 🖼️ ImageView in Fragment: Using findViewById So you're trying to create an ImageView in a Fragment and reference the relevant ImageView element from the XML layout file. However, you've come across an issue - the `findViewById` method seems to only wor
Can"t create handler inside thread that has not called Looper.prepare()
📝 **Troubleshooting Guide: Can't create handler inside thread that has not called Looper.prepare()** 🔍 **Understanding the Exception** So you encountered the `java.lang.RuntimeException: Can't create handler inside thread that has not called Looper.pre
How to upgrade PostgreSQL from version 9.6 to version 10.1 without losing data?
# How to Upgrade PostgreSQL from Version 9.6 to Version 10.1 Without Losing Data? 😱🔧 So, you're ready to take your PostgreSQL database to the next level and upgrade to version 10.1 💪 But, you're worried about losing all your precious data in the proces
How do I display an alert dialog on Android?
# Displaying an Alert Dialog on Android: Easy Steps to Pop Up the Message 💬 Are you having trouble showing a pop-up message to your users on Android? 📱 Fret not! We've got you covered with a simple guide to displaying an alert dialog. From addressing co
Format / Suppress Scientific Notation from Pandas Aggregation Results
## How to Format / Suppress Scientific Notation from Pandas Aggregation Results 📊🔢 Have you ever encountered a situation where you perform a groupby operation in pandas and end up with numbers displayed in scientific notation? 🧐 Fear not! In this blog
R cannot be resolved - Android error
📝 **Title**: Resolving the "R cannot be resolved" Error in Android: A Step-by-Step Guide 👋 Hey there, 📱Android enthusiasts! Are you eager to test drive the new Android SDK but encountering a frustrating "R cannot be resolved" error? Don't worry, you're
Is quitting an application frowned upon?
# Is Quitting an Application Frowned Upon? 🤔 Are you an Android developer facing the dilemma of whether to include a "quit" or "exit" button in your application? Perhaps you've come across conflicting advice, leaving you uncertain about the best approach