Application Project#

An Application Project represents application development projects. It includes additional specifications and management for application development.

Key Features of an Application Project#

• Workspace Integration: Positioned within a workspace defined by a group or set.
• Group Integration: If defined within a group, it resides under the group's path and package.
• Development Focus: Represents the core system of work (e.g., software development projects).
• YAML Configuration: Projects are defined and managed through YAML files.
• Command Support: Includes commands for submit, list, describe, and remove.

• Project Types: Supports various project types based on the project's "Kind".

• Platform Specification: Defines the platform on which the application will be developed. Supported platforms are detailed at Platforms.

• Language Specification: Defines the language used for development. Supported languages are detailed at Languages.
• Project Type: Specifies the type of project, such as web API, web application, mobile, desktop, or SPA.
• Directory and Package Information: Specifies the project's directory and package information.
• Dependency Management: Manages relationships with other dependent projects.
• External Package Management: Manages external packages used by the project.

Application Project Object Model#

Projects can be defined and managed using YAML configuration files. A typical application project configuration in YAML might look like this:

Type: Project
Kind: Application
Name: NodeShop.ProductService
Metadata:
    Tags: [backend, nodejs]
Specifications:
    Name: ProductService
    Set: NodeShop
    Platform:
        Type: NodeJS
        Version: 14
    Runtime:
        Type: NodeJS
        Version: 14
    Language:
        Type: javascript
        Version: es6
    ProjectType: webapi
    Package: com.nodeshop.product
    Group: NodeShopGroup
    Path: /services/product-service
    Labels:
        environment: production
        client: nodejs
    Configuration:
        Layers:
        - Name: Library:Data:Entities
          Path: entities
          Package: entities
        Dependencies:
        - Name: express
        - Name: mongoose
          Version: 5.10.9
          References:
        - Name: NodeShop.Core
        Group: NodeShopGroup
        Workspace: main