As you've noted, this is what you get from 'gradle init --type
java-application'. I was happy with that behaviour too.
I would rather not have the extra layer of an 'empty' parent project for
simple things.
I personally feel this is an issue to be brought up with Gradle. Gradle
init could have a
I'm not sure if this is a bug or intended functionality.
If I want to create a simple Java SE application Gradle project I do the
following:
Select New Project
Select Java with Gradle
Select *Java Application *for a simple application
Click the Next button
Enter a project name
Click the Finish bu