How to compile java project using gradle?
in maven -> mvn compile
gradle compileJava
or
./gradlew compileJava
How to package a springboot project using gradle?
in maven -> mvn package
gradle jar
or
./gradlew jar
How to skip tests using gradle?
in maven -> mvn install -DskipTests
gradle assemble -x test
or
./gradlew assemble -x test
How to list dependencies using gradle?
in maven -> mvn dependency:list
gradle dependencies
or
./gradlew dependencies
Including a dependency in a Gradle project with Spring Boot typically involves adding the dependency to the build.gradle file. Here’s a step-by-step process:
Ensure You Have the Spring Boot Gradle Plugin:
First, make sure your build.gradle file applies the Spring Boot Gradle plugin and has the Spring Boot dependencies’ BOM (Bill Of Materials):
plugins {
id 'org.springframework.boot' version '2.5.4' // Use the appropriate version
id 'io.spring.dependency-management' version '1.0.11.RELEASE' // Again, ensure the version matches your needs
id 'java'
}
Include the Spring Boot Repositories (if not already added):
Spring Boot dependencies are available in the Maven Central repository, but if you’re using Spring Milestone or Snapshot releases, you might also need the Spring repositories:
repositories {
mavenCentral()
// For milestone releases
maven { url 'https://repo.spring.io/milestone' }
// For snapshots
maven { url 'https://repo.spring.io/snapshot' }
}
Add Your Dependency:
Let’s say you want to include Spring Web to create a web application. You would add:
dependencies {
implementation 'org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web'
// ... your other dependencies
}
Note:
implementation is a configuration indicating that the dependency is required for compiling the source code of the module and is also required at runtime.- The format for the dependency is
'group:artifact:version', but when using the Spring Boot BOM, you often don’t need to specify the version since it’s managed by Spring Boot’s dependency management.
Refresh Your Dependencies:
If you’re using an IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse, you might need to refresh your project to download the new dependencies. For command-line builds, the next time you run a Gradle task like ./gradlew bootRun, the dependencies will be fetched automatically.
Additional Tip:
To view all the managed versions and dependencies provided by Spring Boot, you can check the spring-boot-dependencies BOM in the Maven Central repository. It’s a useful reference when you want to know the default versions for various libraries that Spring Boot manages.
Remember, the versions and dependencies might vary based on the specific version of Spring Boot you’re using, so always refer to the official Spring Boot documentation or the Spring Initializr website for accurate information.
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