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authorAnton Tananaev <anton.tananaev@gmail.com>2015-06-01 15:43:32 +1200
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Traccar is open source server for various GPS tracking devices. Project is written in Java and works on most platforms with installed Java Runtime Environment.
+## Build
+
+Traccar is a Maven project. You need Java SDK version 6 or higher to build the project.
+
+### NetBeans (recommended)
+
+NetBeans comes pre-packaged with Maven plugin, so you don't need to install it separately.
+
+If your NetBeans doesn't have Maven plugin, then you need to download (`Tools > Plugins`) and configure (`Tools > Options > Miscellaneous > Maven`) it.
+
+To import project select `File > Open Project` and browse to the location of the project folder and click `Open Project`. To compile the project right click on the project and select `Build`.
+
+### Eclipse
+
+Eclipse is not recommended because of the number of reported problems with Eclipse Maven plugin.
+
+### IntelliJ IDEA
+
+Follow official instructions for <a href="https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/help/importing-project-from-maven-model.html">Importing Project from Maven Model</a>.
+
+### Command Line
+
+Make sure you have Maven and JDK installed. To generate binary files execute `mvn package` command in the terminal.
+
+### Create Installer
+
+Execute `setup/package.sh` shell script in the terminal.
+
## License
Apache License, Version 2.0
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WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.
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