mvn

Maven (MVN) is a popular command line tool for building, packaging, and managing Java-based projects. It stands for "Maven" and is based on the concept of project object model (POM). Using a declarative XML-based file called the POM, Maven provides a structured approach to handle builds and dependencies. Maven automates the process of downloading dependencies from remote repositories and managing their versions. It organizes a project into a standardized directory structure, making it easier to navigate and understand. Maven supports various build lifecycles, which comprise of a series of phases such as compiling, testing, packaging, and deploying. It has a vast ecosystem of plugins that extend its functionality to cover a wide range of tasks like code analysis, documentation generation, and deployment to various targets. Maven integrates well with popular IDEs like Eclipse and IntelliJ, making it seamless to work with both command line and GUI environments. Maven is highly extensible and customizable, allowing developers to define their own plugins and configurations as required. By encouraging best practices and providing a consistent way to manage projects, Maven simplifies the development process and improves collaboration among teams.