Payara Starter Documentation

Introduction

Payara Starter is a web application and command line tool designed to accelerate Jakarta EE development by simplifying the creation of new application projects. It supports the creation of both Maven and Gradle projects, allowing developers to focus on coding their application components in a faster way as they don’t have to deal with the complexities of setting up their projects.

Key Features of Payara Starter

  • Build System Flexibility: Supports Maven and Gradle as Project Management tools for seamless integration with preferred build systems.

  • Customizable Project Details: Define crucial project specifics upfront, aligning with organizational naming conventions.

  • Java and Jakarta EE Version Control: Allows the selection of specific versions to ensure compatibility and leverage the latest features.

  • MicroProfile Integration: Includes options to integrate MicroProfile APIs for building resilient, scalable services.

  • Payara Platform Compatibility: Effortlessly works with the Payara Platform, ensuring readiness for deployment.

  • Docker Support: Facilitates Docker compatibility, streamlining containerization for agile deployment.

  • Unit Test Templates: Optionally includes test templates, encouraging best testing practices from project initiation.

  • Advanced Security Configuration: Optional advanced security setup for robust authentication via Jakarta Security, facilitating secure application development from the start.

Supported Jakarta EE Profiles

Payara Starter supports various Jakarta EE profiles:

  • Platform: jakarta.platform:jakarta.jakartaee-api

  • Web Profile: jakarta.platform:jakarta.jakartaee-web-api

  • Core Profile: jakarta.platform:jakarta.jakartaee-core-api

Generating a New App using Payara Starter

You can generate a new application using Payara Starter in two ways:

Command Line Using Archetype

To generate a new application using the Payara Starter archetype from the command line, use the following Maven command:

mvn archetype:generate -DarchetypeGroupId=fish.payara.starter -DarchetypeArtifactId=payara-starter-archetype -DarchetypeVersion=1.0-beta4 <other options>

This command generates a new application based on specified options. Adjust properties according to your project requirements.

Payara Starter Archetype Parameter

The Payara Starter Archetype has a robust set of parameters that allows the customization of various aspects during the application generation process. Below is a table detailing each parameter, its default value, and additional notes:

Element Default Value Notes

build

maven

Specifies the preferred build system for the project.

Options include: maven, gradle.

groupId

fish.payara

Specifies the Group ID for the generated project.

artifactId

hello-world

Determines the Artifact ID for the generated project.

version

0.1-SNAPSHOT

Sets the version of the generated project.

package

fish.payara

Defines the base package name for the project.

javaVersion

21

Sets the Java version for the project.

Available options:

  • 8

  • 11

  • 17

  • 21

Keep in mind that versions older than 11 are not supported in Payara Platform 6.8.0

jakartaEEVersion

10

Specifies the targeted Jakarta EE version.

Valid options:

  • 8

  • 9

  • 9.1

  • 10

For compatibility with the Payara Platform 6.8.0, versions older than 10 are not supported.

profile

full

Specifies the Jakarta EE profile options: 'core', 'web', or 'full'.

platform

server

Specifies the target distribution where the application will be deployed

Options include:

  • server for Payara Server.

  • micro for Payara Micro.

payaraVersion

6.8.0

Sets the targeted Payara version. Retrieved from Maven Central.

addConcurrentApi

false

Includes support for the Concurrent API if true.

addResourceApi

false

Includes support for the Resource API if true.

addJBatchApi

false

Includes support for the JBatch API if true.

addMicroprofileApi

true

Includes support for the MicroProfile API if true.

addJcache

false

Includes support for the JCache if true.

addPayaraApi

true

Includes support for the Payara Public API if true.

deployWar

true

Automatically deploys the WAR file if true.

Applicable only for Payara Micro deployments.

autoBindHttp

true

Enables automatic HTTP binding.

Applicable only for Payara Micro deployments.

contextRoot

/

Sets the web context root for the deployed artifact.

Applicable only for Payara Micro deployments.

includeTests

false

Includes a set of generated Unit tests if true.

Currently limited to Maven projects.

docker

false

Enables Docker compatibility.

mpConfig

false

Enables support for the MicroProfile Config API.

mpOpenAPI

false

Enables support for MicroProfile OpenAPI.

mpFaultTolerance

false

Enables support for MicroProfile Fault Tolerance.

mpMetrics

false

Enables support for MicroProfile Metrics.

auth

none

Specifies the authentication type for the application.

Available choices:

  • none

  • formAuthFileRealm

  • formAuthDB

  • formAuthLDAP

Web application at start.payara.fish

Visit start.payara.fish to use the web application for generating applications via a graphical interface.

Using the Payara Starter Web Application

Payara Starter provides a convenient web application that allows you to generate Jakarta EE projects via a graphical interface.

Follow these steps to use the web application:

  1. Access the web application:

  2. Fill in the Project Details:

    • On the web application’s landing page, you’ll find a user-friendly interface to input project details.

    • Enter the required information, such as Group ID, Artifact ID, and other relevant details.

      You can customize these based on your project requirements:

      Project Details

  3. Choose the Build System and Jakarta EE Version:

    • Select your preferred build system (Maven or Gradle) from the provided options.

    • Choose the desired Jakarta EE version that aligns with your project’s compatibility requirements.

      Jakarta EE version

  4. Configure any Additional Options:

    • The web application allows you to configure additional options such as MicroProfile integration, Payara Platform version, and more.

    • Customize these options based on your project needs.

      Payara Platform

  5. Review and Generate:

    • Review the summary of your selected options to ensure they match your project requirements.

    • Click the Generate button to initiate the project generation process.

  6. Download the Generated Project:

    • Once the generation process is complete, the web application triggers the download of the generated project archive.

    • Download the project archive, and you can then proceed to import it into your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

The web application simplifies the project creation process but may not expose all configuration options available through the command-line archetype generation.
If you need better control of how the application is generated, we recommend using the starter archetype instead.

Sample Generated Jakarta REST Resource

Here’s an example of a generated Jakarta REST resource using Payara Starter:

package fish.payara.hello;

import jakarta.ws.rs.GET;
import jakarta.ws.rs.Path;
import jakarta.ws.rs.QueryParam;
import jakarta.ws.rs.core.Response;

@Path("hello")
public class HelloWorldResource {

    @GET
    public Response hello(@QueryParam("name") String name) {
        if ((name == null) || name.trim().isEmpty()) {
            name = "world";
        }
        return Response.ok(name).build();
    }
}

This sample demonstrates a simple REST endpoint named hello that accepts a query parameter name and responds with a greeting message.

Feel free to adjust archetype parameters to tailor the generated application to your project requirements.