Java Spring template for Platform.sh with Maven

This project provides a starter kit for using Maven to build a Java Spring application on Platform.sh. It is only a basic Hello-World level example, but can be used as the basis for an actual project.

Starting a new project

To start a new project based on this template, follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Clone this repository locally. You may optionally remove the origin remote or remove the .git directory and re-init the project if you want a clean history.

2. Create a new project through the Platform.sh user interface and select "Import an existing project" when prompted.

3. Run the provided Git commands to add a Platform.sh remote and push the code to the Platform.sh repository.

That's it! You now have a working "hello world" level project you can build on.

Using as a reference

You can also use this repository as a reference for your own projects, and borrow whatever code is needed.

The most important parts are the .platform.app.yaml file and the .platform directory, which define how a Platform.sh project will be configured.

Of particular note, Platform.sh provides information to applications via environment variables. Java applications generally prefer to use system properties for defining runtime information. The provided platformsh.py Python script provides a bridge between the Unix environment and Java system variables. You can and should modify it as needed for your application and service relationships. See the inline comments in that file.