Maven-archetype-webapp directory structure?

Question

Is it possible or workaroud to use the maven-archetype-webapp archetype to generate maven webapp with a simple directory structure like

/src /main /java /resources /webapp /test /java /resources 

Answer 1

I assume that your problem is with the missing java and test folders in the new project when using maven-archetype-webapp. There is no alternative to add this archetype. Of course, you could add them manually after creating the project.

You can find another archetype in one of these lists:

• http://myjeeva.com/exclusive-maven-archetype-list.html
• http://docs.codehaus.org/display/MAVENUSER/Archetypes+List

If nothing matches what you need, I suggest creating your own archetype: http://maven.apache.org/guides/mini/guide-creating-archetypes.html

It's quite simple, and if you plan to use it several times, it is probably worth the effort.

Answer 2

Actually I'm not very sure what you are asking, I mean, are you looking for an alternative solution for maven-archetype-webapp?

With the maven archetype, you can create the above directory structure without any problems, of course, there will be no java and test folders there.

 mvn archetype:generate -DgroupId=com.techidiocy -DartifactId=FirstWeb -DarchetypeArtifactId=maven-archetype-webapp -DinteractiveMode=false 

2) If you use the eclipse IDE, you can issue the command below to convert your maven project to an Eclipse web project.

  mvn eclipse:eclipse -Dwtpversion=2.0 

This step 2 is optional if you do not plan to associate it with eclipse

thanks