Play Framework Tutorial # 1 | Setup Dev Environment in Windows For IntelliJ IDEA IDE

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Setting Up Development Environment for Play Framework in Windows

1. Download and Install JDK:

   • Go to google.com and search for "JDK 8 download".
   • Accept the license agreement and download the JDK based on your operating system (e.g., Windows 64-bit).
   • Install the downloaded JDK by following the installation prompts.

2. Download and Install SBT:

   • Search for "SBT download" and download the SBT build tool for Windows.
   • Install SBT by following the installation prompts.

3. Download and Install IntelliJ IDEA:

   • Search for "IntelliJ IDEA" and choose either the Community version (free) or the Ultimate version (paid/student license).
   • For the Ultimate version, apply for a JetBrains student account for a free license key.
   • Install IntelliJ IDEA by following the installation prompts.

4. Download Play Framework Starter Project:

   • Go to the Play Framework download section and download the starter project for Java.
   • Extract the downloaded zip file and delete the SBT files.
   • Open a command window in the project folder, then run the command sbt update to update dependencies.

5. Configure IntelliJ IDEA:

   • Open IntelliJ IDEA and install the Scala plugin by going to Configure -> Plugins -> Browse repositories -> Search for Scala -> Install.
   • Wait for the plugin to download and install.

6. Import Play Project in IntelliJ IDEA:

   • Open the Play project in IntelliJ by running sbt in the project directory.
   • Select "Import project from external model" and choose SBT.
   • Specify the JDK location by navigating to Program Files -> Java -> JDK folder.
   • Finish the import process and allow access as required.

7. Set Java Compiler Path:

   • Copy the path of the java c file located in Program Files -> Java -> JDK -> bin.
   • Update the system environment variables by adding the copied path to the Path variable.

8. Compile and Run Play Application:

   • In the project directory, run sbt in the command prompt to compile the project.
   • Once compilation is done, run the Play application by typing run.
   • Access the Play application at localhost:9000 in your web browser.

9. Final Steps:

   • Verify that the Play application is running successfully.
   • You have now set up your development environment for Play Framework in Windows using IntelliJ IDEA.

10. Next Steps:

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Congratulations! You have successfully set up your development environment for Play Framework in Windows using IntelliJ IDEA.