Standardize Java project builds and reports with a single information source
When you need to understand project structure and manage the build process, imagine consolidating scattered settings into a single file. Maven handles builds, reports, and documentation from one information source based on the concept of the Project Object Model (POM). It is a tool that standardizes the lifecycle of Java-based projects.
Transition to version 4.1.x
The current master branch points to the 4.1.x series, while previous versions such as 4.0.x, 3.10.x, and 3.9.x are also maintained. The latest release source is available from the official download page. If you find a bug, you should report it to the Maven issue tracker, and questions about usage are recommended to be posted to the Maven user list.
Building Maven itself
To build (bootstrap) Maven directly, you need Java 17 or higher and Maven version 3.9.0 or higher. Once ready, run the mvn -DdistributionTargetDir="$HOME/app/maven/apache-maven-4.1.x-SNAPSHOT" clean package command. This command specifies where the completed Maven distribution will be installed and starts the build process.
Contributions and License
To participate in Maven development, first refer to the documentation, then join the developer mailing list to ask questions or discuss ideas. You must check the contribution guidelines.
Java 17 environment is a prerequisite
A Java 17 or higher runtime environment is essential to build Maven 4.1.x directly or utilize its latest features. If an existing project uses a Java version lower than 17, you must distinguish between Maven's own build requirements and the project's Java version requirements. The Apache License 2.0 allows commercial use and modification, provided that the license conditions are met.
