Maven WebApp with Intellij - procedure

Question

What is the procedure to make a Java EE WebApp with Maven and Intellij?

This is what I do:

• File / New / Project
• Project Type : Maven
• Create From archetype : maven-archetype-webapp

But when I create a servlet IntelliJ shows a symbol on the servlet:

This symbol is "Java class located out of the source root. Refer to the section Configuring Content Roots for details"

If I launch the project I get an error.

If I mark the "resources" directory as "Sources Root", the project works.

But if I reload Maven (right click / maven / reimport) the resources directory lost the "Source Root" structure.

I think something is wrong in my procedure.

Answer 1

Create a new folder under main called java. Then right-click it and select Mark Directory As -> Sources Root. Use this directory for all your java code and everything should work!

Answer 2

Thank you to Chrkv !

1). Create a new folder under main called java. Then right-click it and select Mark Directory As -> Sources Root

2). In Project Structure / Modules / Web enable the checkbox for makes java "Sources Root"

Now i can use right click on java / New / Servlet.

What is the "resources" directory ? (if i cant create servlet here)

Is this the right precedure ?