Run compound tasks
IntelliJ IDEA provides several ways to run/debug multiple things at once, for example, a client-server app or a complex test, which requires launching several different processes or tasks. The first step in any case would be to create run configurations for each of the tasks or processes that need to be launched. Once all necessary configurations are in place, you have the following options:
Launch multiple configurations in parallel using a compound run configuration
Launch multiple configurations in sequence using the Before Launch tasks
When multiple configurations are launched at once, each will be available in a separate tab in the Run or Debug tool window.
A Compound run configuration lets you launch several run/debug configurations simultaneously.
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The exact order of launching configurations within a compound configuration is not guaranteed.
Create a run/debug configuration for each app and process that should be launched in your session.
Go to Run | Edit Configurations. Alternatively, press AltShiftF10, then 00.
In the Run/Debug Configurations dialog, click or press AltInsert, then select Compound.
Specify the run/debug configuration name in the Name field. This name will be used to identify the run/debug configuration in lists and menus.
To include a new run/debug configuration into the compound configuration , click Add and select the desired one from the list.
Apply the changes and close the dialog.
You can use run/debug configuration's Before Launch tasks for different tasks, including launching other run/debug configurations.
Create a run/debug configuration for each app and process that should be launched in your session.
Go to Run | Edit Configurations. Alternatively, press AltShiftF10, then 00.
In the Run/Debug Configuration dialog, select the configuration that should be launched last.
Click Modify options and select Add before launch task.
Click Add task, then select Run Another Configuration, and choose the desired configuration.
Make sure that all necessary configurations are added. Use the Up Alt0↑ and Down Alt0↓ to arrange the launch order (configurations at the top will be launched first).
Apply the changes and close the dialog.
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