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For the past 4 months or so, I have tried to keep my brain from atrofying by working on complex issues. I am approaching 80 and dementia in all forms is one of the few things that really scares me. When my daughter was struggling with a course in elementary Java, I had to quickly learn elementary Java to help her.
Well, Java hooked me, and now I am well into Javafx with fxml and far, far beyond her elementary course. I found Java to be quite similar to C#, but at the same time, it had significant differences.
One difference that drove me nuts several times, is the simple act to compare strings. In C# I must have have done the comparison like: if (stringA == stringB) { } thousands of times. But try to do that in Java, ooh boy! The compiler will just ignore the statement and skip to the next statement. No exception, no error, no nothing. It just ignores the line. The results can be chaotic with absolutely no indication where the error occurred! The proper syntax in Java is: if ( stringA.equals(stringB)) { }
And if any of you readers tell me I deserve to suffer for trying to work in Java: I will scream! 
One other thing: I started out using the Eclipse IDE for java, but soon found I preferred the IntelliJ IDE. In fact IntelliJ is better than Visual Studio in several respects. But VS admittedly has its moments in the sun.
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
modified 26-Dec-20 8:46am.
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I'm with you on that. I had to learn Java during my last years working for a living, and got to like it. Also I used eclipse extensively and, once I understood its quirks, I found it also easy to work with. I do very little Java these days so just use Visual Studio Code as an editor.
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One more way of preventing dementia and other such related issues is -
Composing poetry, in a language known to you.
I have attempted composing poems in Sanskrit and Kannada (my most familiar languages), and it really occupies the mind and brain, especially hunting for words which fit into the rhyme and rhythm of the poem. On one occasion, I spent close to three hours at a stretch, and composed a poem with 15 verses, two lines per verse, in Sanskrit.
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Before pandemic I volunteered at local VA hospital and would have to go to wards to collect patients and the people with dementia broke my heart.
I'm not sure how many cookies it makes to be happy, but so far it's not 27.
JaxCoder.com
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My wife's grandmother and grandfather both passed away after long bouts with dementia. They lost their dignity and then themselves. It made me resolve that if I were ever diagnosed with it, I would check out on my own power before I ever put my child through that.
Software Zen: delete this;
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I agree, its ahell of a thing to live with and put others through.
I'm not sure how many cookies it makes to be happy, but so far it's not 27.
JaxCoder.com
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Oz is just toying with the idea of assisted death, hopefully they bring it in before I need it, we don't have access to weaponry (the only good reason to be able to get a gun IMHO).
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity -
RAH
I'm old. I know stuff - JSOP
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Cp-Coder wrote: The proper syntax in Java is: if ( stringA.equals(stringB)) { }
You can do that in c# too.
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In .Net stringA==stringB invokes stringA.equals(stringB). In Java stringA==stringB isn't ignored. It compares the object references, which similar to Object.ReferenceEquals(A, B).
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Yes ... looks like you have some fun indeed, which is good  . I had my share of it, too, with Java 8 Eclipse and dynamic web projects for Tomcat 8 to manage local documents. I wasn't very happy as Windows services in C# would be somewhat more efficient for the use case, but, I had no choice ... Indeed IntelliJ looks great, will be using it soon with Gradle as a side-kick for my C# projects ...
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Games, more specifically 3D games, were shown to exhibit anti-dementia properties. Apparently, 3D spacial reasoning (which is pretty much a requirement for playing 3D games) is a great way to keep the brain from atrofying.
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i'm really glad you have fun. i'm slowly approaching 50 and building up empathy for persons of older age, respect is granted.
i must admit, that is the first time i hear 'fun' and 'java' in the same sentence
maybe java operator == compares strings by their reference?
JetBrains, the creators of IntelliJ IDE are known for making superb software.
i hope you have lot's of fun
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The word for the day: "to keep my brain from atrofying ..."
Correction: "atrofrying"
Meaning: being fried and then atrophying 
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You deserve to suffer for trying to work in Java! Big Grin |
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Hoy! Remember: Java is NOT for sissies!
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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Prolly time for another viewing of wat[^]
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Being 71 myself, I can relate.
Just learning C#, is more than enough for me. I always worked in VB, still do until I get my code converted.
Yes I am still working for a living. Plan ahead! 
Wear a mask! help prevent Covid 19 and its' variants.
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Maybe the hamsters should consider a special forum for us older geezers where we can exchange ideas that the young 'uns just don't appreciate or understand!
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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Awesome. 🤩
This grows my expectations to finally 🙏learn Java when get in these times.🤣
After all, enjoy programming is what it matters😃
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If you are seriously interested in Java, I recommend the book "The Definitive Guide to Modern Java Clients with JavaFX" by Chin et al. It is available from Amazon as a Kindle download. It helped me getting IntelliJ set up and configuring my first app, which is a little tricky. Read the sections: "Setting Up Your Environment" and "Your First Modern Java Client". Good luck!
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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Sorry for my delay! Thanks for the tip! I definitely will look about it ![Java | [Coffee]](https://www.codeproject.com/script/Forums/Images/coffee.gif)
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Every object in Java inherits the equals method from Object, but the default implementation simply compares the object references (so to be true it must compare the same object instance with itself). It is part of the specs that every class has the equals method implementation replaced to provide the desired functionality.
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Sounds like it was intentional- I’ve seen reports that an announcement was made from the RV to evacuate before the explosion. That, combined with it happening today makes it seem like they didn’t want to kill people, maybe just destroy a building/business?
Still, three injured. I hope they recover. ![Rose | [Rose]](https://www.codeproject.com/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif)
TTFN - Kent
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You, at least, paid some attention. The various news outlets persisted (at least through even last night) that it "may" have been intentional. After all, it only announced is was going to explode and everyone should run away. I mean WTF? Are the writers getting that stupid?
As for its intent - one may be pretty sure the intent was to make some sort of statement (although what statement has yet to be seen) because:
1 - it was set off at a time when few would be around
2 - on a day when that few would likely be none
3 - and they called in "shots fired" to get the police there immediately
4 - who, upon hearing the message, cleared everyone they could away.
5 - and, considering the size of the RV, they could have blown those buildings away. It had enough room to meet or exceed the Oklahoma City bombing.
Three injured and some human remains. They're looking into the idea of a suicide bomber.
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