Aletha's Hacks

As any other software developer, I'm often intrigued by an idea for a project and it's with such childlike curiosity that I dived headfirst into developing a Local Events Finder for the city of Portland, Maine. Not out of any grandeur, but simply because Maine has a notorious history of producing bizarre local events throughout … Read more

As a software developer, you are continually tasked with creating solutions for various industries, including the most unexpected ones. Today, I’ll be taking you through my latest project – a ‘Sod Estimation App’, theoretically designed for landscaping professionals, and an automated irrigation system controller developed using Java. Both of these pioneering projects aim to simplify … Read more

The world of coding is one where fun and work blend in an incredibly seamless way. There is an inexplicable joy in starting a new project, especially when the theme lets you explore the offbeat or the unique. This week, the project I embarked on had a touch of the devilish – a Java-based game … Read more

Greetings programmers! Today's project scope shrinks down to an essential segment in any enterprising career, "internships". Internships are an excellent opportunity for aspiring professionals to get a feel of their respective industries before fully diving in. Likewise, for companies, it's a great way to scout talented individuals who could be potential candidates for recruitment. In … Read more

Hello fellow developers, my name is Aletha and today I will be detailing a project that involves developing a Honeydew Harvest Prediction model. This project applies machine learning algorithms using Java, and is designed to predict the outcome of honeydew yields based on a number of factors such as temperature, rainfall and humidity. Before plunging … Read more

The harmonica, also known as a French harp or mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used around the world in a variety of musical genres. As a passionate programmer and a music lover, I decided to take on a unique project: to create a Java program that simulates the sounds of a harmonica. … Read more

As a dedicated Java software developer, almost every day brings a new project to my plate. Today, I found myself immersed in the fascinating world of cosmetology, as I designed a small but comprehensive application to assist cosmetologists in their daily tasks. This project was born out of an interaction with a friend who works … Read more

As a software developer, it's essential to remain engaged and challenged. That's why I often tackle unique projects that not only blend my love for technology with real-world problems but also inspires and tells a story. Today, I'll be sharing a recent project I've been working on- a 'Benevolence Tracking System' coded in Java. <p> … Read more

As developers, we are often inclined towards constructing robust and disaster-resistant systems. Given recent climate-related issues, the implications of flooding have been a recurrent problem. To tackle this, I decided to work on a project for a floodgate management system. This post will detail how to design a simple java-based floodgate simulation system. Using Java, … Read more

Hello there, fellow Java enthusiasts! Today's project is about creating an interactive virtual guide to Barcelona; an application that provides users with information about landmarks, historical sites, local cuisine, public transportation and more in the beautiful city of Barcelona. As with most of our projects, we're going to start by setting up the project environment. … Read more