diff --git a/.gitpod.Dockerfile b/.gitpod.Dockerfile
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+FROM gitpod/workspace-full
+
+RUN bash -c ". /home/gitpod/.sdkman/bin/sdkman-init.sh \
+             && sdk install java 21.3.0.r17-grl  \
+             && sdk use java 21.3.0.r17-grl"
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diff --git a/.gitpod.yml b/.gitpod.yml
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+image:
+  file: .gitpod.Dockerfile
+
+tasks:
+  - init: ./mvnw package -DskipTests
+    command: java -jar target/*.jar
+
+# exposed ports
+ports:
+  - port: 8080
+    onOpen: open-preview
+
+vscode:
+  extensions:
+    - redhat.java
+    - vscjava.vscode-java-debug
+    - vscjava.vscode-java-test
+    - pivotal.vscode-spring-boot
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