In this course, you will dive into the core concepts and architecture of Apache Maven, learning how to leverage its powerful features for efficient build automation. With a focus on practical applications, you will quickly grasp the fundamentals of Maven to automate and optimize your build processes.
Apache Maven Essentials for Build Automation
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand the core concepts and architecture of Apache Maven
Create custom plugins and extend Maven's functionality
Optimize build processes to improve developer productivity
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December 2025
Assessments
7 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this section, we explore installing and configuring Maven on multiple operating systems, integrating it with IDEs, and troubleshooting build issues to ensure efficient and consistent project management.
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2 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore the POM structure, hierarchy, and dependency management in Maven, focusing on effective configuration for scalable project development.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore Maven archetypes for project templates, generate Java projects using plugin goals, and customize structures with parameters to improve development efficiency.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore Maven plugins' role in modular build automation, focusing on plugin execution strategies, lifecycle integration, and configuration of common plugins for efficient project management.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore Maven's standard lifecycles, lifecycle bindings, and custom extensions. Key concepts include clean, default, and site lifecycles, along with plugin integration and build automation.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore the Maven assembly plugin for creating custom distribution archives.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore best practices for managing dependencies and plugins in multi-module Maven projects. We focus on improving efficiency, maintainability, and consistency through structured POM configurations.
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1 video6 readings1 assignment
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