Introduction to Maven

• Understanding the purpose and benefits of Maven as a build automation tool
• Overview of Maven’s key features and its role in Java development projects
• Installing and setting up Maven on different platforms

Maven Project Structure

• Understanding the standard directory structure of a Maven project
• Configuring the project’s pom.xml file and understanding its key elements
• Defining project metadata, dependencies, and build configurations

Maven Dependency Management

• Managing project dependencies using Maven
• Specifying dependencies in the pom.xml file using various dependency scopes
• Resolving and downloading dependencies from remote repositories

Building and Packaging Projects

• Executing different Maven build phases (clean, compile, test, package, etc.)
• Configuring the build lifecycle and plugins
• Creating different types of artifacts (JAR, WAR, etc.) using Maven

Maven Build Profiles

• Understanding build profiles and their usage in different environments
• Defining and activating profiles based on specific build requirements
• Configuring profile-specific properties, dependencies, and plugins

Maven Plugins

• Overview of Maven plugins and their role in extending the build process
• Configuring and using commonly used plugins (e.g., Surefire, Compiler, Jacoco)
• Developing custom Maven plugins for project-specific requirements

Maven Repository Management

• Configuring and setting up local and remote repositories
• Publishing artifacts to remote repositories (e.g., Maven Central)
• Managing snapshots, releases, and versioning of artifacts

Maven Profiles and Environment Customization

• Customizing Maven builds using profiles for specific environments
• Configuring properties, resource filtering, and environment-specific configurations
• Using profiles for integration testing, staging, and deployment

Maven Integration with IDEs

• Integrating Maven with popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA
• Understanding IDE-specific features and workflows for Maven projects
• Importing and managing Maven projects within IDEs

Advanced Maven Concepts

• Understanding Maven’s build inheritance and project aggregation
• Multi-module project setup and configuration
• Maven build optimization and performance tuning

Maven and Continuous Integration

• Integrating Maven builds with Continuous Integration (CI) tools like Jenkins or Travis CI
• Setting up build pipelines and automating the build, test, and deployment process
• Managing dependencies and versioning in CI/CD workflows

Maven Best Practices and Tips

• Exploring best practices for effective Maven usage
• Handling common issues and troubleshooting Maven builds
• Incorporating Maven into the software development lifecycle and workflows