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Java application directory structure

I'm new to Java (though a proficient Ruby programmer), and I'm looking to write a non-trivial Java application (with Swing).

What I've been unable to work out is how I should lay out my files, and how I should 'load' them. For example in a Ruby application I might have:

.
|-- application.rb
|-- includes
|   |-- chess
|   |   |-- bishop.rb
|   |   |-- castle.rb
|   |   |-- gameboard.rb
|   |   |-- horse.rb
|   |   |-- king.rb
|   |   |-- pawn.rb
|   |   |-- peice.rb
|   |   |-- player.rb
|   |   `-- queen.rb
|   |-- chess.rb
|   |-- house
|   |   |-- chimney.rb
|   |   |-- roof.rb
|   |   |-- wall.rb
|   |   `-- window.rb
|   `-- house.rb
`-- README.md

Now in Java I understand that there are packages to be handled instead of modules, and I probably need to get Ant's build.xml in there, etc. But I've yet to find a good guide to laying this all out.

Any help appreciated.

Solution

  • You can use the maven's Standard Directory Layout.

    Also if you are just now starting the project I will recommend using maven instead of Ant. It takes far less work to start a project with maven.