What files should I git for my Spring boot project

Question

I have done my first project using spring boot, I like it:)

But now, I have several files, that I don't know if I have to git it or ignore it

.classpath
.project
.gradle/5.6.2/*
.gradle/*
.settings/org.eclipse.buildship.core.prefs
bin/main/*
build/class/java/main/com/.../*.class
build/libs/snapshot.jar
build/reports/test/test/*
build/resources/main

Can you tell me which one should I include in my VCS?

Answer 1

There is no clear answer to your question because it depends on whether you want them to be committed or not:) but...

• .gradle is a folder that includes settings for building your project. Deleting it is safe, because Gradle will generate it again anyway
• bin is usually where the compiled Java classes are copied to
• build is where Gradle generates all build artifacts
• .settings is where Eclipse stores its preferences files
• .project if I'm not mistaken, this file is also related to Eclipse and describes the project somehow
• .classpath maintains the project's source and target references for Java compilation

All the files above can be regenerated. For example, Gradle is probably generating the .classpath for you, while .project is generated by Eclipse.

Regarding build and bin , there's no good reason to commit them

I can't make the decision for you, but instead of you, I would ignore all of the files you've mentioned.