java-getting-started

A barebones Java app, which can easily be deployed to Heroku.

The example can be found at: https://kcs-hello.herokuapp.com

The example is connected with this Github repository. Each commit to this repository deploys the app to Heroku automatically.

This application supports the Getting Started with Java on Heroku article - check it out.

1. Clone/fork this project
2. Use the deploy button to connect it to your own app
3. Set up Github integration within your Heroku account so that it monitors changes in your repository.

Make sure you have Java and Maven installed. Also, install the Heroku Toolbelt.

$ git clone https://github.com/heroku/java-getting-started.git
$ cd java-getting-started
$ mvn install
$ heroku local:start

Your app should now be running on localhost:5000.

If you're going to use a database, ensure you have a local .env file that reads something like this:

DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhost:5432/java_database_name

$ heroku create
$ git push heroku master
$ heroku open

For more information about using Java on Heroku, see these Dev Center articles:

• Java on Heroku