Spring-HTTPS Demo Application

This is a sample Spring Boot application named "spring-https" that demonstrates how to enable HTTPS and redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS. It includes a default endpoint ("/") that returns a greeting string when called.

Project Structure

The project follows the package structure dev.knowledgecafe and includes the following configuration files:

• SecurityConfig.java: This file, located in the config folder, contains the configuration for redirecting traffic from the HTTP endpoint (port 8080) to the HTTPS endpoint (port 8443).
• ServerConfig.java: Also located in the config folder, this file includes the server configuration settings.

Application Configuration

The application configuration can be found in the application.yml file, located in the resources folder. It includes the following settings:

• SSL Certificate Configuration: The application.yml file contains the configuration related to the SSL certificate and keystore used for HTTPS communication. Please ensure that the appropriate SSL certificate and keystore files are provided.
• Port Configuration: The file specifies the port settings for the application. By default, the application is configured to use port 8080 for HTTP and port 8443 for HTTPS.

Requirements

To run this application, ensure you have the following:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) version 17 or higher installed.
• Maven or Gradle build tool for dependency management.

Getting Started

Follow the steps below to run the application:

1. Clone the repository or download the source code.

2. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the project's root directory.

3. Build the application using the following command:

   mvn clean install

4. Once the build is complete, run the application using the following command:

   mvn spring-boot:run

5. The application will start, and you can access it through the following URL:

   http://localhost:8080/
   

   Note that this URL will automatically redirect to the HTTPS endpoint (port 8043).

Dependencies

The project uses Spring Boot version 3.1.0 and includes the necessary dependencies defined in the pom.xml file. Maven will automatically download these dependencies during the build process.

Additional Notes

• Make sure to update the SSL certificate and keystore configuration in the application.yml file as per your specific setup.
• For production deployments, it is recommended to use a valid SSL certificate issued by a trusted certificate authority (CA).
• Customize the application's endpoints, logic, and configurations as per your requirements.

For any further assistance or questions, please contact dev.knowledgecafe@example.com.