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Full Stack, Web Dev & Java Dev Task - 4

This document provides a step-by-step guide on connecting to a MySQL database and designing a homepage using NetBeans IDE. It includes instructions for installing the MySQL JDBC driver, creating a database connection class, designing the homepage interface with JFrame, and adding action listeners for functionality. Troubleshooting tips are also provided for common issues related to MySQL connections and driver setup.

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Full Stack, Web Dev & Java Dev Task - 4

This document provides a step-by-step guide on connecting to a MySQL database and designing a homepage using NetBeans IDE. It includes instructions for installing the MySQL JDBC driver, creating a database connection class, designing the homepage interface with JFrame, and adding action listeners for functionality. Troubleshooting tips are also provided for common issues related to MySQL connections and driver setup.

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Task 4: Connect to MySQL Database and Design the Homepage in

NetBeans IDE

1. Connect to MySQL Database

Step 1: Install MySQL JDBC Driver

1. Download MySQL Connector/J:


o Go to MySQL Connector/J Download Page.
o Select the Platform Independent version and download the .jar file
(e.g., mysql-connector-java-8.0.30.jar).
2. Add the Driver to NetBeans:
o In your NetBeans project, right-click the Libraries folder (under your
project).
o Select Add JAR/Folder and browse to the downloaded .jar file.
o Click Open to add it to your project.

Step 2: Create a Database Connection Class

1. Create a Java Class:


oRight-click your project’s source package > New > Java Class.
o Name it DatabaseConnection.java.
2. Add Connection Code:
java

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import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DriverManager;
import java.sql.SQLException;

public class DatabaseConnection {


private static final String URL = "jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/your_database_name";
private static final String USER = "your_mysql_username";
private static final String PASSWORD = "your_mysql_password";

public static Connection getConnection() {


Connection connection = null;
try {
// Load the MySQL JDBC driver
Class.forName("com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver");
// Establish the connection
connection = DriverManager.getConnection(URL, USER, PASSWORD);
System.out.println("Connected to MySQL database!");
} catch (ClassNotFoundException | SQLException e) {
System.err.println("Connection error: " + e.getMessage());
}
return connection;
}
// Optional: Test the connection
public static void main(String[] args) {
getConnection();
}
}
o Replace your_database_name, your_mysql_username,
and your_mysql_password with your MySQL credentials.

Step 3: Test the Connection

• Run the DatabaseConnection class.


• If successful, you’ll see "Connected to MySQL database!" in the output. If not,
check your MySQL server status and credentials.

2. Design the Homepage

Step 1: Create a New JFrame Form

1. Right-click Source Packages > New > JFrame Form.


2. Name it Homepage and click Finish.

Step 2: Design the Interface

• Title Label:
Drag a JLabel to the top. Set text to "Welcome to the Homepage".
o
o Customize font (e.g., Arial, Bold, 20px) and center alignment.
• Navigation Buttons:
Add JButtons for "View Profile", "Settings", and "Logout".
o
o Name them viewProfileButton, settingsButton, and logoutButton in
the Properties window.
o Adjust button colors or fonts (optional).
• User Greeting:
o Add a JLabel with text like "Hello, User!" below the title.

Step 3: Customize Layout

1. Use GroupLayout:
o Select the form background and use GroupLayout for alignment.
o Arrange components vertically:
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Title Label
User Greeting
Buttons (View Profile, Settings, Logout)
2. Adjust Sizing:
o Set button widths to 150px for consistency.
o Add padding between components using the layout manager.

Step 4: Add Action Listeners (Optional)

• For example, to handle the Logout button:


1. Double-click the logoutButton in Design View.
2. Add code to close the homepage and return to the login form:

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private void logoutButtonActionPerformed(java.awt.event.ActionEvent evt) {


this.dispose(); // Close the homepage
new LoginForm().setVisible(true); // Reopen the login form
}

3. Test the Homepage

• Run the project (Shift + F6).


• Verify the homepage opens with all components aligned:

4. Finalize & Save

• Save all files (Ctrl + S).


• Document your steps (e.g., how to connect to MySQL, button functionalities).

Troubleshooting Tips

• MySQL Connection Fails:


o Ensure MySQL server is running (use XAMPP/WAMP/MAMP or MySQL
Workbench).
o Verify the database name, username, and password
in DatabaseConnection.java.
• Driver Not Found:
o Re-add the MySQL Connector/J .jar file to Libraries.

Next Steps

• Add database operations (e.g., validate login credentials using SQL queries).
• Design more pages (e.g., Profile, Settings) and link them via buttons.

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