In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, creating a web application from scratch can feel daunting. However, with the Spring Boot and Angular2 Starter Kit, you can prototype RESTful applications with ease. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to set up this powerful starter kit seamlessly.

Pre-installation Requirements

Before diving into the setup process, make sure you have the following installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8: This is essential for running Spring Boot applications. Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable to point to your JDK installation.
• Gradle: Although it’s optional to install the latest version of Gradle, you can simply use the Gradle wrapper that comes with the project using $ ./gradlew.
• Python 2.7.x: This is optional, but some Gradle tasks may require Python. Ensure you set the Python environment variable if you choose to install it.

Installation Steps

Let’s get your starter kit up and running!

1. Clone the repository using the command:

$ git clone git@github.com:borys/spring-boot-angular2

Building and Running the Application

Once you have the project cloned, it’s time to build and run it.

1. Use the command below to build the application:

$ gradle clean build runAll

2. Make sure that the server side builds first. The NPM and webpack will take a moment to finish up.
3. Open your browser and navigate to localhost:3000.

Understanding the Project Structure

Think of the Spring Boot and Angular2 Starter Kit as a well-furnished room that is ready for you to bring in your furniture (your application logic) and decorations (UI components). The backend (Spring Boot) takes care of the infrastructure—just like plumbing and wiring—while the frontend (Angular2) handles the appearance and interactivity of the space.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues during the setup or running the application, consider the following:

• Ensure that the JAVA_HOME and PYTHON environment variables are set correctly.
• Check for any missing dependencies in your Gradle setup.
• If you have issues with NPM, run npm install manually.
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Further Reading

If you’re keen to learn more about this starter kit and explore additional features, refer to the Wiki. Additionally, check out the rvep dev_backend and rvep dev_frontend projects for practical examples built on this starter kit.

Final Thoughts

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