# Java ## 📁 **Preparing Your Project Files** Before deploying, **your project must be** [**compiled into an executable JAR file**](https://docs.discloud.com/en/faq/general-questions/how-to-build-and-package-a-java-application). When compressing your project, ensure that **the `.jar` file is placed at the** [**root**](https://docs.discloud.com/en/faq/general-questions/what-is-the-root-of-the-project) **of the** [**`.zip`**](https://docs.discloud.com/en/faq/general-questions/wip-how-to-compress) **archive.** #### ❌ **Files to Exclude** Ensure the following files and directories are **not** included in your [`.zip`](https://docs.discloud.com/en/faq/general-questions/wip-how-to-compress): ```diff - package-lock.json - node_modules/ - .cache/ - .git/ ``` 📌 **Use a** [**`.discloudignore`**](https://docs.discloud.com/en/configurations/.discloudignore) **file** to automatically exclude these files. 🔗 **Need help with compilation?** Check the FAQ on [**How to Build and Package a Java Application?**](https://docs.discloud.com/en/faq/general-questions/how-to-build-and-package-a-java-application) *** ## 📦 **Compiling Your Java Application** To **deploy your Java application**, it must be compiled into an **executable JAR file**. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Maven" %} 📄 **Maven Official Documentation** → ```bash mvn clean package ``` {% endtab %} {% tab title="Gradle" %} 📄 **Gradle Official Documentation** → ```bash gradle clean build ``` {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} {% hint style="info" %} #### **Recommendation** Rename your JAR file to a simple name like `app.jar` to avoid issues with special characters. {% endhint %} *** ## 📝 **Setting the Main File** The `MAIN` parameter in your [`discloud.config`](https://docs.discloud.com/en/configurations/discloud.config) file should point to your executable JAR file. For example: ```ini MAIN=app.jar ``` Ensure that `app.jar` matches the name of your compiled JAR file. **Note:** For detailed information on setting the main file, refer to Discloud's FAQ on the main file. *** ## ✍️ **Deploying Your Applicaton** Once your project is **configured and compressed**, you can choose one of the following **deployment methods** on Discloud:


dashboard	Upload and manage your application via the web interface.
discord-bot	Deploy directly through Discloud’s Discord bot commands.
visual-studio-code	Integrate with VS Code for seamless project management.
cli	Use the command-line interface for quick and efficient deployment.