Java REST API framework without Maven/Gradle

Question

Can someone name me one mini framework in Java that will allow me to build a REST API? The thing is that all need maven installation or Gradle or something similar, but I need something that will "play" with a very simpler installation like installing just a jar or something similar.

Answer 1

Maven and Gradle are project management tools.Developers use them mostly to manage dependencies, but there is no any hard rule saying you must use it compulsory.So if you don't want to use them, you can neglect them,but then as you asked you need to add all those JAR files externally by searching them through the internet or mostly in maven central repository.Best option would be spring boot application but if you don't like to use maven then I suggest you to go with Spring framework,but then you should add all those JAR files manually.As an alternative JAX-RS + Jersy will also be fine.