Introduction to Maven Applications and Installation [Your Name/Organization] [Date]
What is Maven? • Maven is a build automation tool primarily for Java projects. • It simplifies the build process by managing dependencies, compiling code, running tests, and packaging the project. • Developed by the Apache Software Foundation. • Build Tool: Automates the build process. • Dependency Management: Automatically downloads libraries and frameworks. • Standardized Structure: Follows a predefined project layout. • Plugin-Based: Extensible with a variety of plugins.