Getting started¶
The fastest way in: understand what Maven does, install it, and run your first build.
Start here¶
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Not sure Maven is the right tool? Start with what it is, what it solves, and what it isn't.
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Install a JDK, install Maven, and verify the
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Your first Maven build in 5 minutes
The primary hands-on entry point: go from nothing to a packaged JAR in five minutes.
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Build a real project in 30 minutes
A deeper, from-scratch walkthrough: directory layout, dependencies, plugins, and tests.
The full App developer flow¶
Once the basics click, the rest of the App developer documentation is organized into four quadrants. Expand each section below to see everything it contains.
🎓 Tutorials
- Build a real project in 30 minutes — a from-scratch walkthrough of a Maven project.
- Running and configuring tests — set up and run unit tests with Surefire.
🛠️ How-to guides
💡 Key concepts
📖 Reference
Need help along the way? See Getting Help in the Community section.
🚧 Dummy structure — content pending
This getting-started landing is a placeholder created during the Phase 1 information-architecture restructure.
Most linked pages are still stubs.