Java/Apache Maven: The Truth About Building Java Programs

Sequel to Course: "Stop Building Java Programs the Hard Way!"

Created by: Bruce E. Hilton
Software Engineer & Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• Choose to take advantage of using a Parent POM
• Spot when to use Properties and Profiles to add conditional logic to a build
• Understand Maven Inheritance and Aggregation mechanism
• Spot when to choose Maven Inheritance or Aggregation or Both!
• Spot the Major differences between a standard Project and a Multi-Module project
• Spot the costly pitfalls of various Multi-Module design approaches
• Choose the correct design approach for their Multi-Module Project
• Choose to take advantage of Mavens support for Respository Managers, such as Nexus
• Understand the Maven SNAPSHOT concept in the software life-cycle
• Spot how to take advantage of SNAPSHOTS
• Choose to take advantage of Maven's support for SCM, such as GitHub
• Understand how to perform a Full RELEASE of software using the Maven Release Plugin
• Choose to take advantage of Mavens 'Site' generation and deployment

Requirements

• Some previous experience of Maven is needed; either through my course 'Maven :101 Stop Building Java Programs the Hard Way!' or hands on experience
• Some knowledge of the Eclipse IDE is required, as Eclipse integration with Maven is used
• Some knowledge of the Java development language is required
• All software needed for the source is available Free online for download, so internet connection is required
• All Source code for the course is available for download in the 'Resources area'

Target audience

• Developers looking to get the most from Maven
• Build managers looking to understand the Maven Release Process
• Experienced Maven users who are looking to refresh their Maven skills
• This Course is for any one who had completed my course 'Maven :101 Stop Building Java Programs the Hard Way!'
• This is an Intermediate course, not for beginners