Setup your KOS Java Workspace

This page explains the third-party tools you’ll need to write Java backend code.

JDK

Install a full Java JDK (version 17), such as:

IDE

Install one of the following integrated development environments:

Maven

Install the Apache Maven software project management tool:

[Recommended]: Install KOS Maven archetypes to create new KOS projects quickly.

Postman

Postman is an “API platform for building and using APIs”. It’s a great way to make REST API calls against your KOS application’s backend code to test its functionality.