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2. Working with Maven: Creating a Maven Project, Understanding the POM File, Dependency Management and Plugins.

1: Install the Java JDK

If you haven’t installed the Java JDK yet, you can follow the link below to download and install it. Download Java JDK from Oracle

Working with Maven is a key skill for managing Java-based projects, particularly in the areas of build automation, dependency management, and project configuration. Below is a guide on creating a Maven project, understanding the POM file, and using dependency management and plugins:

Overview of the Project

2: Creating a Maven Project

There are a few ways to create a Maven project, such as using the command line, IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse, or generating it via an archetype.

Using Command Line:
- To create a basic Maven project using the command line, you can use the following command:

mvn archetype:generate -DgroupId=com.example -DartifactId=myapp -DarchetypeArtifactId=maven-archetype-quickstart -DinteractiveMode=false

groupId: A unique identifier for the group (usually the domain name).
artifactId: A unique name for the project artifact (your project).
archetypeArtifactId: The template you want to use for the project.
DinteractiveMode=false: Disables prompts during project generation.

This will create a basic Maven project with the required directory structure and pom.xml file.

Using IDEs

Most modern IDEs (like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse) provide wizards to generate Maven projects. For example, in IntelliJ IDEA:

Go to File > New Project.
Choose Maven from the list of project types.
Provide the groupId and artifactId for your project.

3: Understanding the POM File

The POM (Project Object Model) file is the heart of a Maven project. It is an XML file that contains all the configuration details about the project. Below is an example of a simple POM file:

A basic pom.xml structure looks like this: