Understanding Maven: More Than Just Terminal Commands
Understanding Maven: More Than Just Terminal Commands As Java developers, many of us use Maven daily for managing our projects, running tests, and building applications. But how many of us truly understand what Maven is , where it came from , or why it’s still the most popular library management and build tool for Java developers? In this blog, we’ll go beyond just typing mvn clean install in the terminal. We’ll explore the origins of Maven , how it came to dominate the Java ecosystem, and dive into the multiple stages that define a Maven project lifecycle. By the end of this post, you’ll understand why Maven is so loved and still relevant today, even as other tools like Gradle have entered the scene. What is Maven? Maven is a build automation tool that was originally developed by the Apache Software Foundation in 2002. It was designed to simplify the complex task of building and managing Java-based projects. The word “Maven” itself means accumulator of knowledge , ...