Java: Build Automation with Maven

Maven makes Java programming easier! Learn how to use Maven for build automation, reporting, and document management.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files
• Challenges explained

1. Get Started with Maven

• What is Apache Maven?
• Download Maven
• Install Maven on Windows
• Install Maven on Mac
• IDE integration

2. Understand Maven

• Project Object Model (POM)
• Maven lifecycle
• Maven Repository
• Maven's dependency management

3. Project Object Model (POM)

• POM categories and configuration
• POM syntax
• Project dependencies
• Project relationships
• POM best practices

4. Maven Plugins

• Core plugins
• Packaging tools
• Reporting
• Tools

5. Create a Project with Maven

• Create a sample program
• Create a sample with NetBeans
• Create a sample with IntelliJ
• Challenge: Create a web app
• Solution: Create a web app

6. Test with Maven

• Write unit tests
• Add dependencies
• Add test resources
• Packaging your app
• Challenge: Add a resource in Maven
• Solution: How to add a resource in Maven

Conclusion

• Next steps