By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Understand the core concepts of Apache Maven, including lifecycle, POM, and repository management.
2. Install and configure Maven on various operating systems.
3. Create and manage Maven projects from scratch using mvn archetype.
4. Master dependency management using remote and local repositories.
5. Work with Maven plugins and goals to automate tasks such as compilation, testing, and deployment.
6. Understand the Maven Build Lifecycle, including default, clean, and site lifecycles.
7. Customize builds using profiles, inheritance, and aggregation (multi-module builds).
8. Generate project documentation, reports, and integrate testing frameworks like JUnit.
9. Integrate Maven with CI/CD tools like Jenkins for automated builds and deployments.

Maven – course curriculum

• Maven Introduction
• Downloading and Installing Maven
• Maven Repositories
• Creating Maven Standalone Project in CLI
• What are JAR, WAR, EAR files
• Maven Build Life Cycle
• Developing Standalone Maven Project in Non-Interactive Mode
• Running Test Cases with Maven
• Creating Maven Web Project in CLI
• Creating Maven Standalone Project through IDE
• Creating Maven Web Project through IDE
• Adding Dependencies to pom.xml
• Dependency Chain
• Maven Scopes

After successful completion of the Apache Maven End-to-End course, participants will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Uplatz, validating their knowledge in Java build automation and project configuration using Maven.

Maven expertise is a core skill for Java professionals. Mastering Maven opens up several career paths, including:

1. Java Developer
2. Build and Release Engineer
3. DevOps Engineer
4. Software Configuration Manager
5. Automation Engineer
6. CI/CD Specialist

From startups to large enterprises, industries like finance, retail, insurance, technology, and telecommunications rely on Maven to streamline development and deployment processes.

1. What is Apache Maven and why is it used?
Apache Maven is a build automation tool used primarily for Java projects. It manages builds, dependencies, documentation, and reporting through a unified POM configuration file.

2. What is a POM file in Maven?
POM (Project Object Model) is an XML file that contains information about the project and configuration details used by Maven to build the project.

3. What are Maven repositories?
Maven uses local, central, and remote repositories to store libraries, plugins, and other project dependencies.

4. What are Maven lifecycles?
Maven has three built-in lifecycles: default, clean, and site. Each lifecycle includes a sequence of build phases like compile, test, package, install, and deploy.

5. What is the difference between install and deploy?
install copies the built package into your local repository, while deploy copies it to a remote repository for use by other developers or systems.

6. How does dependency management work in Maven?Dependencies are declared in the POM file. Maven downloads them from the central repository (or specified mirrors) and caches them locally for project use.

7. What is a Maven plugin?
A plugin adds functionality to Maven (e.g., compiler plugin, surefire for testing). It can execute specific goals during the build lifecycle.

8. What are Maven profiles?
Profiles allow you to customize builds for different environments (e.g., dev, test, prod) by defining alternate configurations within the POM.

9. How do you create a new Maven project?
Use the mvn archetype:generate command to generate a new project structure based on a predefined template (archetype).

10. Can Maven be used in CI/CD pipelines?
Yes, Maven integrates seamlessly with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Bamboo to automate builds, tests, and deployments.

1. What is Apache Maven?
Apache Maven is a Java-based tool for building and managing software projects. It simplifies dependency handling, testing, and deployment using a declarative approach.

2. Who should take this course?
Java developers, build/release engineers, DevOps professionals, or anyone working with Java projects seeking efficient build and project management.

3. Is the course suitable for beginners?
Yes, the course starts from the fundamentals and gradually covers intermediate and advanced topics in Maven.

4. What is the learning format?
Self-paced learning with video lectures, real-world use cases, hands-on labs, and downloadable resources.

5. Do I get a certificate after course completion?
Yes, you will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Uplatz, recognized by employers and industry professionals.