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mvn: Compile and package the compiled code in its distributable format, such as a `jar`.

$ mvn package

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The command "mvn package" is used in Apache Maven, a build automation tool predominantly used for Java projects, to create a distributable package of the project.

When you execute "mvn package" command, Maven runs the default lifecycle up to the "package" phase, which is one of the predefined phases in Maven. During this phase, Maven compiles the source code, runs unit tests, and packages everything into a compiled binary form, typically a JAR (Java ARchive) file.

This command is commonly used to generate project artifacts that can be deployed or distributed to different environments and used by other applications or systems. It simplifies the process of building and packaging Java applications, as Maven manages dependencies, compiles code, and creates a packaged artifact with all the necessary files for the project.

After executing "mvn package", the generated JAR file can be found in the "target" directory of your Maven project.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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