How to import Spring Boot project in Eclipse/STS IDE


On this page you’ll find step by step guide to import a existing Spring Boot project in your Eclipse/STS IDE. Eclipse is very popular and handy tool (IDE) to develop a Spring Boot, Java, Web Project, etc.  and familiar with every Java Developer.

Let’s begin from creating or cloning a Spring Boot project.

Step 1: Create or clone a Spring Boot project. In my case, we have created a Spring Boot project from Spring Initializr and downloaded the project in the my computer by clicking on the button or press Ctrl + Enter button from your keyboard.

How to import Spring Boot project in Eclipse/STS IDE

Step 2: Unzip the downloaded the project and open the Eclipse/STS and go to the File » Import.

How to import Spring Boot project in Eclipse/STS IDE

Step 3: Search for Maven, expand the folder and go to Maven » Existing Maven Project » Next.

How to import Spring Boot project in Eclipse/STS IDE

Step 4: Browse your computer directory where you have unzipped the downloaded Spring Boot project. It will scan for pom.xml. Select your project pom.xml and click on Finish button.

How to import Spring Boot project in Eclipse/STS IDE

Step 5: That’s all.

References

  1. How to import Maven project in Eclipse
  2. How to import Gradle project in Eclipse/STS
  3. How to import Java Web Project in Eclipse

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