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But these tools are:\n- **Overkill** for simple assignments\n- **Time-consuming** to set up\n- **Complex** with steep learning curves\n- **Verbose** with XML or DSL configuration files\n\n### The Solution\n\nJV provides a simple CLI wrapper around `javac` and `java` that handles:\n- Project structure creation\n- Compilation with proper classpaths\n- Running programs with arguments\n- Managing external JAR dependencies\n\n**No configuration files. No XML. No DSL. Just code.**\n\n---\n\n## 🚀 Quick Start\n\n### Installation\n\n```bash\n# Quick install (recommended)\ncurl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/copydataai/jv/main/install.sh | bash\n\n# Or manual installation\ngit clone https://github.com/copydataai/jv.git\ncd jv\nchmod +x jv.sh\nsudo ln -s $(pwd)/jv.sh /usr/local/bin/jv\n```\n\n### Basic Usage\n\n```bash\n# Create a new project\njv create my-assignment\n\n# Create with package structure\njv create my-assignment ie.atu.sw\n\n# Compile and run\ncd my-assignment\njv run ie.atu.sw.Main\n\n# Add external library\ncp professor-library.jar lib/\n\n# Compile with dependencies\njv compile\n\n# Clean build artifacts\njv clean\n```\n\n---\n\n## 📚 Commands\n\n| Command | Description |\n|---------|-------------|\n| `jv create \u003cname\u003e [package]` | Create new project with optional package structure |\n| `jv init` | Initialize project in current directory |\n| `jv compile [ClassName]` | Compile all or specific Java files |\n| `jv run \u003cClassName\u003e [args...]` | Run compiled program (auto-compiles if needed) |\n| `jv clean` | Remove all `.class` files |\n| `jv help` | Show usage and available commands |\n\n---\n\n## ✨ Features\n\n- ✅ **Convention-based** directory structure (`src/`, `bin/`, `lib/`)\n- ✅ **Auto-detect** and include JARs from `lib/` folder\n- ✅ **Simple** `jv.json` config file for project metadata\n- ✅ **Pass-through** arguments to Java programs\n- ✅ **Clear** error messages for compilation failures\n- ✅ **Zero** external dependencies (just bash and Java)\n\n---\n\n## 📊 Why JV over Maven/Gradle?\n\n| Feature | JV | Maven | Gradle |\n|---------|-----|-------|--------|\n| **Setup time** | \u003c 1 minute | 5-10 minutes | 5-10 minutes |\n| **Config complexity** | Minimal/None | XML (verbose) | Groovy/Kotlin DSL |\n| **Learning curve** | Minimal | Steep | Steep |\n| **Best for** | University assignments, small projects | Enterprise, large projects | Enterprise, Android |\n| **Dependencies** | Drop JARs in `lib/` | XML declaration | DSL declaration |\n\n---\n\n## 🗺️ Roadmap\n\n### ✅ Phase 1: Shell-Based MVP (Current)\n- Basic project management for university assignments\n- Simple CLI commands for create, compile, run, clean\n- Convention-based directory structure\n- JAR dependency support\n\n### 🚧 Phase 2: Go Implementation (Planned)\n- Single binary distribution (Windows, Linux, macOS)\n- Faster execution and better error handling\n- Colored terminal output\n- Watch mode for auto-recompilation\n- Enhanced dependency management\n\n### 📋 Phase 3: Template System (Planned)\n- Project templates (console-app, microservice, mvc, etc.)\n- `jv create --template \u003cname\u003e` command\n- Custom user-defined templates\n- Best practices and boilerplate code\n\n---\n\n## 📖 Documentation\n\n- **[Examples](EXAMPLES.md)** - Detailed usage examples\n- **[Contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Contribution guidelines\n- **[Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)** - Version history and updates\n\n---\n\n## 🤝 Contributing\n\nContributions are welcome! Whether it's:\n- 🐛 Bug reports\n- 💡 Feature requests\n- 📝 Documentation improvements\n- 🔧 Code contributions\n\nSee [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.\n\n---\n\n## 📄 License\n\nMIT License - feel free to use JV in your projects!\n\n---\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \n  **Made with ❤️ for students and developers**\n  \n  [Website](https://jv.copydataai.com) • [GitHub](https://github.com/copydataai/jv) • [Examples](EXAMPLES.md)\n  \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcopydataai%2Fjv","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fcopydataai%2Fjv","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcopydataai%2Fjv/lists"}