API Service

Overview

The API Service hosts the web interface and acts as the main controller for sending commands to the robot.
It uses Java, Maven, and Spring Boot.

• The web page is located in the resources/static directory.
• The API must connect to the MQTT broker to function.

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Best Practices

• Always run the API in a named screen session: API
• Start the MQTT Broker first.

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Commands

Action	Command
Run	sudo screen -S API mvn spring-boot:run
Test if running	`sudo screen -list
Stop	sudo screen -S API -X stuff "^C"

Caution

If you disconnect SSH, the API keeps running thanks to screen.

Important

Always name the session API to ensure stop.sh and other scripts work.