Extract text from a PDF file
This example shows you how to parse text from a PDF file using Apache POI.
Extract Text from a .DOC File
This example shows you how to parse the text from a Microsoft Word file (prior to the 2007 version) using Apache POI. If you want to parse a .docx file instead, click here.
Klondike
Following my Minewsweeper game, I thought I’d work on another classic computer game — Klondike (better known as Solitaire). Complete source code is available here.
Minesweeper
I wrote this simple Minesweeper game when offering the challenge to a friend who was trying to get back into programming. It turned out to be a fun little project so I figured I’d share the code here for those who are interested.

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