README.md

grpc-examples

Java Examples

How to build and run the examples

Clone this repository and run gRCP server and client projects.

git clone https://github.com/muneebsa/grpc-examples.git
WORK_DIR: ~/Dev/grpc

It is assumed that you have cloned the repository in your favourite working dir {{WORK-DIR}}.

Running gRPC Server

1. Import the project into an IDE

Open the below project folder into your favouite IDE.

{WORK_DIR}/grpc-examples/java/grpc-greeter-server

The below instructions are based on using the IntelliJ IDE. For other IDEs like Eclipse, you may need to adjust the steps/instructions accordingly.

2. Select a compatible JDK

The examples were tested with JDK 1.8. You may try higher version if you like.

3. Compile the gRPC protobuf (proto) file

4. Compile the server (java) code

5. Add generated code to the project

6. Run the server (class)

Once the server run is successfull, you will see the below message in the console.

Running gRPC Client

1. Import the project into an IDE

Open the below project folder into your favouite IDE.

{WORK_DIR}/grpc-examples/java/grpc-greeter-client

The below instructions are based on using the IntelliJ IDE. For other IDEs like Eclipse, you may need to adjust the steps/instructions accordingly.

2. Setup the project qand compile

Follow the instructions #2 through #5 as outlined in the Running gRPC Server - Java section.

3. Run the client (class)

Once the client run is successfull, you will see the below message in the console.