Java

Complete guide to host Java applications on Discloud.

📁 Preparing Your Project Files

Before deploying, your project must be compiled into an executable JAR file. When compressing your project, ensure that the .jar file is placed at the root of the .zip archive.

❌ Files to Exclude

Ensure the following files and directories are not included in your .zip:

- package-lock.json
- node_modules/
- .cache/
- .git/

📌 Use a .discloudignore file to automatically exclude these files.

🔗 Need help with compilation? Check the FAQ on How to Build and Package a Java Application?

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📦 Compiling Your Java Application

To deploy your Java application, it must be compiled into an executable JAR file.

Maven

📄 Maven Official Documentation → https://maven.apache.org/guides/index.html

mvn clean package

Gradle

📄 Gradle Official Documentation → https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/userguide.html

gradle clean build

Recommendation

Rename your JAR file to a simple name like app.jar to avoid issues with special characters.​

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📝 Setting the Main File

The MAIN parameter in your discloud.config file should point to your executable JAR file. For example:

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.

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✍️ 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.