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Bulding windows installer using jpackage on continous delivery agent
To build a Windows installer using jpackage
on a continuous delivery agent, you can follow these general steps:
Set up the Continuous Delivery Agent: Ensure that you have a continuous delivery agent set up with the necessary build tools and dependencies. This might include installing JDK (Java Development Kit) and setting up the required environment variables.
Configure the Build Process: Create a build script or configuration file that defines the build process. This could be a shell script, a batch file, or a configuration file for a build tool like Gradle or Maven. This script should include the necessary commands to build your Java application using
jpackage
.Install JDK and jpackage: Make sure the JDK is installed on the continuous delivery agent, and the
jpackage
tool is accessible.jpackage
is available starting from JDK 14, so you need to ensure that the appropriate version of JDK is installed.Write the
jpackage
Command: Within your build script or configuration file, include thejpackage
command to create the Windows installer. The command will depend on your specific requirements and the structure of your application. Here's an example command that you can modify according to your needs:bashjpackage --name MyApp --input target/myapp.jar --main-jar myapp.jar --main-class com.example.Main --type msi --win-shortcut --win-dir-chooser --output dist
In this example,
--name
specifies the name of your application,--input
points to the directory containing your JAR file,--main-jar
specifies the main JAR file,--main-class
defines the main class of your application,--type
sets the installer type to MSI,--win-shortcut
creates a desktop shortcut,--win-dir-chooser
allows the user to choose the installation directory, and--output
specifies the output directory for the installer.Execute the Build Process: Run your build script or execute the build command on the continuous delivery agent. This will trigger the
jpackage
tool to create the Windows installer.Retrieve the Windows Installer: Once the build process completes, the Windows installer (MSI file) will be generated in the specified output directory. You can retrieve the installer and use it for distribution and deployment.
Make sure to adjust the build process and jpackage
command according to your application's specific requirements. You may need to include additional options, dependencies, resources, or configuration files based on your project structure and deployment needs.