Build process for developers?

[JakeTurner616]

Infinity-Library can be built for testing using traditional maven project practices, but how can It be compiled? And what is this process like from testing to production?

[JakeTurner616]

1. Package the Application

After making any changes to your Java code, start by packaging your application into a production-ready JAR file using Maven:

mvn package

2. Test the Packaged JAR

Next, test the newly created JAR file to ensure it functions correctly. You can do this from the command line by running:

java -jar C:\Users\jaked\Documents\Infinity-Library-1\target\InfinityLibrary-1.1.0-jar-with-dependencies.jar

3. Convert JAR to Executable

Once you've confirmed that the JAR works as expected, use Launch4J to convert the JAR file into an executable (EXE) file. Use the Launch4J configuration file located in the /scripts directory for this process.

4. Create the Installer Package

Finally, after building the portable EXE with Launch4J, create a comprehensive installer package that includes the JRE and all necessary dependencies. Use the Inno Setup Compiler with the .iss setup script found in the /scripts directory to compile the installer.

This is the exact build process I use to package releases of Infinity-library