Maven

Maven for Java


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Are you looking to enhance your Java project development skills? Dive into the world of Maven, the leading build automation and dependency management tool. Our comprehensive course on Maven will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage project dependencies, streamline the build process, and ensure project scalability and maintainability.

From understanding the fundamental concepts of Maven to advanced techniques and best practices, this course covers it all. Gain hands-on experience in creating Maven projects, configuring the project object model (POM), managing dependencies, and executing build goals. Explore the Maven build lifecycle, plugin system, and reporting capabilities.

Through practical exercises, you'll learn how to optimize build configurations, customize the project structure, generate reports, handle different profiles, and work with multi-module projects. Our expert instructors will guide you through real-world scenarios, equipping you with the skills to tackle complex build requirements and achieve seamless integration with continuous integration pipelines.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Java developer, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of Maven, empowering you to build robust, scalable, and well-structured Java projects. Boost your productivity and become a Maven expert with our "Mastering Maven" course!

Begin by creating a GitHub account.
1. Once you have your account, create a new repository with the name "skill_captain_maven".
2. Inside this repository, organize your daily assignments by creating a separate folder for each day's work. Name each folder "day".
3. Make sure to add your assignments to the respective day's folder to keep them organized and easily accessible.
By following these steps, you'll have a GitHub account with a repository specifically designed for your Maven assignments, neatly organized by day.



  • Day 2
  • Maven - What? Why? And Architecture

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    To set up Maven on your computer, follow these steps:

    1. Download Maven: Visit the Apache Maven website (https://maven.apache.org/) and navigate to the "Download" section. Choose the appropriate Maven version for your operating system and download the binary zip file.

    2. Extract Maven: Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the Maven zip file to a directory of your choice. This directory will be referred to as the "Maven home directory."

    3. Set Environment Variables: Add the Maven home directory to the system's PATH environment variable. This allows you to run Maven commands from any location in the command prompt or terminal. The specific steps for setting environment variables vary depending on your operating system: - Windows: Go to Control Panel -> System and Security -> System -> Advanced System Settings. Click the "Environment Variables" button, find the "Path" variable in the "System variables" section, and edit it to include the Maven home directory. - macOS/Linux: Open a terminal and edit the `.bash_profile` or `.bashrc` file in your user's home directory. Add the following line at the end, replacing `/path/to/maven` with the actual Maven home directory: `export PATH=/path/to/maven/bin:$PATH`. Save the file and restart the terminal.

    4. Verify Maven Installation: Open a new terminal or command prompt and type `mvn -version`. This command should display the Maven version and other related information. If you see the version details, Maven is successfully installed.

    Maven is now set up on your computer. You can use it to create and build Java projects, manage dependencies, and perform various build tasks using the Maven command-line interface (CLI) or integrated development environments (IDEs) that support Maven integration.

    Note: It's important to have Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your computer before setting up Maven, as Maven relies on Java to compile and build projects. Ensure that the JAVA_HOME environment variable is also set appropriately to point to your JDK installation.



  • Day 3
  • Pom basics and project structure

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    Problem Statement: Create a Java application that calculates the factorial of a given number.
    Requirements:
    - The application should take a number as input from the user.
    - It should calculate the factorial of the input number.
    - The calculated factorial should be displayed as output.
    To solve this problem, you can follow these steps:
    1. Create a new Maven project using the Maven command provided in the concept section.
    2. Open the `pom.xml` file and update the `<groupId>`, `<artifactId>`, and `<version>` tags according to your project's details.
    3. Add any necessary dependencies to the `<dependencies>` section of the `pom.xml` file.
    4. Create a new Java class, e.g., `FactorialCalculator`, in the `src/main/java/com/example` directory.
    5. Implement the factorial calculation logic in the `FactorialCalculator` class.
    6. Build the project using Maven:

    
       mvn clean package
     


    This command will compile your code, package it into a JAR file, and place it in the `target` directory.
    7. Run the application:


    
       java -cp target/myproject-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar com.example.FactorialCalculator
    

    Replace `myproject-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar` with the actual name of the JAR file generated by Maven.
    8. Follow the instructions in the application to enter a number and see the factorial result displayed. This will give you a basic understanding of using a `pom.xml` file in Maven to manage dependencies, compile your code, and package it into an executable JAR file.



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