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Changing the Default Terminal to Terminator on Ubuntu

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Terminator is a powerful tool for developers, allowing you to manage multiple terminal sessions in a single window. Features like splitting panes, tabs, and simultaneous input can significantly boost your productivity. Step 1: Install Terminator First, install Terminator using the apt package manager. sudo apt update sudo apt install terminator -y The -y option automatically answers 'yes' to any prompts during the installation process, streamlining the setup. Step 2: Set as the System Default Ubuntu uses a utility called update-alternatives to manage default applications. We'll use this tool to change the default terminal emulator ( x-terminal-emulator ) to Terminator. Run the Configuration Command Enter the following command in your terminal. A list of available terminals will appear. sudo update-alternatives --config x-terminal-emulator Select Terminator From the resulting list, enter the selection number corresponding to terminator and press Enter. ...
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How to Push to a GitHub Repository in IntelliJ

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1. Initialize and Connect the Git Repository # Run in the terminal from the project root git init git remote add origin https://github.com/[user]/[repository].git 2. Configure Git in IntelliJ Select VCS → Enable Version Control Integration . Choose Git and click OK . 3. Connect Your GitHub Account Go to File → Settings (on Windows) or IntelliJ IDEA → Preferences (on macOS). Navigate to Version Control → GitHub . Click Add Account ( + ). Select Log In with Token... and enter your GitHub Personal Access Token. 4. Add and Commit Files Go to VCS → Git → Add (or use the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+A ). Select the files you want to commit. Go to VCS → Commit (or use the shortcut Ctrl+K ). Write a commit message and click Commit . 5. Push Go to VCS → Git → Push (or use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+K ). Click the Push button. Simpler Method (Using IntelliJ's Built-in Feature) Go to VCS → Share Project on GitHub . Set the repository name to vita-user-...
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Mastering GitHub Copilot with IntelliJ

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If you're developing Spring Boot applications using IntelliJ and GitHub Copilot (paid plan), this post is your ultimate guide. Learn how to generate boilerplate code, auto-generate tests, refactor suggestions, and much more—all using AI-powered assistance. Supported IDEs IntelliJ IDEA (Community & Ultimate) Visual Studio Code ⚠️ Requires GitHub Copilot Chat plugin installed Summary of GitHub Copilot Usage Feature Description Example 1. Editor Autocomplete Autocomplete suggestions appear after typing comments or method signatures // Create a REST controller → Press Tab 2. Copilot Chat + Slash Commands Use commands like /explain , /doc , /test to analyze, document, or test code /explain → describes what the code does 3. Natural Language Requests Ask questions conversationally without a slash Generate a method that...
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