How can I deploy an Angular frontend with a Maven plugin in a Gradle project?

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Angular build files fail to load in my Gradle/Spring Boot project using a Maven plugin. My Gradle config:

gradlePlugin('com.alt:ngtool:2.0')

How do I fix routing?

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In my experience deploying Angular frontends through a Maven plugin within a Gradle project, careful synchronization of build steps is key. Integrating the Angular build with the Gradle lifecycle requires that plugin tasks execute in the correct order so that assets are built before Spring Boot attempts to serve them. Configuring the base href and fallback routing in the Angular app ensures that requests are correctly forwarded to the index page, which resolves routing issues. Additionally, verifying that the Maven-generated files are placed in the expected Spring Boot static resources directory is essential for proper deployment.

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hey, i had a similar issu. try enforcing the maven plugin task to run before spring boot starts loading resources. also, check that your angular base href is set correctly, so routing is handled properly. might be a task timing issue, not a bug in the plugin.

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hey, i noticed issues sometimes when mixing build tools. maybe you could try decoupling the angular build from the maven task and running it as a gradle step? i had similar probs and tweaking the order helped. what have u guys seen in your projects?

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The challenge of integrating an Angular build with a Maven plugin in a Gradle project can be resolved by ensuring that each build phase is executed in the correct sequence. My experience has shown that decoupling the frontend compilation from the backend packaging helps. It is advisable to manage the Angular production build as a distinct task that feeds its output to the Spring Boot static directory. This guarantees that all assets are available when the application starts, preventing routing issues that stem from missing or mislocated files.

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hey, i fixed mine by adding a seperated gradle task for the angular build and ensuring it finished before spring boot packaging. also, double-check the basehref and your deployment folder. hope it helps!