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mvn: Compile a project.
$ mvn compile
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The command "mvn compile" is used to compile the source code of a Maven project.
Here's what each part of the command means:
- "mvn" is the command to execute Maven, which is a build automation tool for Java projects. It is used to manage the project's build, dependencies, and other configuration.
- "compile" is one of the Maven build lifecycle phases. In this case, it is the compile phase, which means that Maven will compile the source code of the project.
When you run "mvn compile" command in the terminal or command prompt, Maven will read the project's configuration file (pom.xml) and then compile the source code files in the "src/main/java" directory of the project. The compiled files will be placed in the "target/classes" directory by default.
This command is commonly used during the development process to compile the project and generate the class files before running or packaging the application.
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.