Gradle counterpart to Maven archetype?

Question

What is the Gradle counterpart to Maven archetypes? How can I give other Gradle users a template for the file and directory layout for a new project?

Answer 1

In case you are using the spring framework under Linux: You could use http://start.spring.io/ or alternatively install Spring CLI

$ curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash

$ sdk install springboot

$ spring --version
Spring Boot v1.3.5.RELEASE

$ spring init --build gradle --name test --groupId com.test
Using service at https://start.spring.io
Content saved to 'demo.zip'

$ unzip demo.zip