Unleashing the Spring Boot Gradle plugin

1. Introduction Spring Boot is a framework to build Java applications with minimal boilerplate code required, whereas Gradle is a highly configurable build automation tool. Using Gradle to build your Spring Boot application is a good approach, but the process is made infinitely easier using the Spring Boot Gradle plugin to provide build functionality specific to Spring Boot. In this article, we’ll explore the most common uses case to get up and running with the Spring Boot Gradle plugin, as well as how to customise it to meet your specific requirements....

May 8, 2020 · 6 min read · Tom Gregory

How to do a Maven to Gradle migration on a Java Spring Boot project

If you’re planning to migrate your Maven project to Gradle, you’ll be looking for the path of least resistance to get the job done as easily as possible. In this article you’ll discover the 8 recommended steps to migrate your Java Spring Boot project from Maven to Gradle. Why do a migration to Gradle? If you’re reading this article you probably know why you want to move to Gradle, but some of the reasons probably include:...

February 14, 2020 · 7 min read · Tom Gregory