build tool

[codetojoy]

Consider using Gradle or similar for an automated build. This would also make 3rd-party jars declarative, accommodate tests, and potentially generate a standalone executable jar.

[swhalley]

This works now. But I would like to setup a task in gradle to run the unit tests

[codetojoy]

It uses the java plugin so there are several tasks included. IIRC, "gradle test" should work. "gradle tasks" will list all of the tasks. There is definitely a way to run the unit tests as a standalone. That's why I included one. (They are executed with the main build task.... the java plugin is terrific)

[swhalley]

See that now. Gradle test is silent if all tests pass. I wonder if I can get it to always report "Tests Passed XX of YY (ZZ Failed)".

[codetojoy]

I might be able to print something to the command-line, but (by default) the full report is generated here:

~/Scooter-User-Generator/build/reports/tests/index.html

so I usually have that open in a browser, for inspection especially when tests fail. Let me know if that doesn't work for you.

[swhalley]

Good to know. First experience with Gradle. Still learning