Development Process

The general process for creating a plugin is not very complex:

  • A Basic Project

  • Create a plugin project – mvn archetype:generate.

    • Build and package – mvn install.

    • Install the plugin file, add it to your ReadyAPI.

    • Try out the plugin, make sure it works.

    • Remove the plugin again, we will replace it with a customized version.

  • Customize the Plugin

  • Open the project in your favorite Java development environment.

    • Change the PluginAction.java class.

    • Edit metadata to reflect changes.

    • Build and package – mvn install.

    • Install the plugin file, add it to ReadyAPI.

    • Try out the plugin, make sure it works.

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