Setting up build tools

If you're interested in contributing to the development of GRIP, check out these instructions on getting the tools set up.

Pre-requisites

• The JDK 8 is needed to build this
  • If you have problems with the setup make sure you have the newest version of the JDK http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html
• IntelliJ IDEA is used to develop this, though it is not required

Setting up the GRIP source with IntelliJ

1. Select either Import Project or New > Project From Existing Sources... and select the folder with the GRIP source.
2. Select Gradle as the external model to import the project.
3. Make sure the Gradle JVM is set to 1.8 and click finish.
4. When prompted to select the modules to include in the project, leave them all selected and click OK.
5. To setup running GRIP from IntelliJ, open Run > Edit Configurations...
6. Add a new Gradle configuration, and give it a name.
7. Click on the ellipsis to the right of the Gradle project: text field and select ui.
8. Type :ui:run into the Tasks: text box.
9. The run configuration should look like this.

You are done setting up the development environment and can start developing.