Apache Maven Course in Exeter

Apache Maven Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introductions

• Build Lifecycle
• POM
• Profiles
• Repositories
• Standard Directory Layout
• Dependency Mechanism
  • Optional Dependencies and Dependency Exclusions

Module 2: Plugins

• Plugin Development
• Configuring Plug-ins
• Plugin Prefix Resolution
• Developing Java Plugins

Module 3: Site

• Creating a Site
• APT Format
• Snippet Macro

Module 4: Archetypes

• What is an Archetype?
• Creating Archetypes

Module 5: Repositories

• Installing 3rd party JARs to Local Repository
• Deploying 3rd party JARs to Remote Repository
• Repository Management
• Using Multiple Repositories
• Large Scale Centralised Deployments
• Mirror Settings
• Deployment and Security Settings
• Using Proxies
• Authenticated HTTPS
• Remote repository access through authenticated HTTPS
• Relocation

Module 6: Maven Tools and IDE Integration

• Maven Auto-Completion Using BASH

Module 7: Maven Community

• What is the Maven Community?
• Helping with Maven
• Guide for New Committers
• Testing Development Versions of Plugins
• 3rd Party Resources

Module 8: Conventions

• Maven Conventions
• Naming Conventions
• When You Can't Use the Conventions

Module 9: The Central Repository

• Introduction to the Central Repository
• Uploading Artefacts to the Central Repository
• Improving the Repository

Module 10: Javadoc API

• Maven Artefact
• Maven Reporting
• Maven Plugin API
• Maven Model
• Maven Core
• Maven Settings

Who should attend this Apache Maven Training Course?

The Apache Maven Course aims to equip you Software Developers, Build Managers, and Quality Assurance Engineers with the skills to master Maven – a powerful Project Management and Comprehension tool. The following are some professionals who can benefit from this course:

• Software Developers
• Build and Release Engineers
• QA Engineers
• DevOps Professionals
• Project Managers
• Application Support Engineers
• System Architects

Prerequisites of the Apache Maven Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Apache Maven Course.

Apache Maven Training ​Course Overview

Apache Maven is an open-source build automation and project management tool designed primarily for Java projects. For organisations, this training provides the benefit of streamlining software development workflows, improving collaboration, and reducing errors through standardised build and dependency practices. For individuals, the training offers practical knowledge in configuring, managing, and extending Maven to handle complex project requirements with ease.

For delegates, this training enhances career opportunities by equipping them with valuable expertise in one of the most widely adopted tools in modern software development, making them highly sought-after in the industry.

In this course, delegates will gain a strong understanding of Apache Maven as a powerful build automation and project management tool. The training will also cover the use of plugins, archetypes, and conventions that simplify project builds, along with integration into development environments. Delegates will further explore Maven’s central repository, community resources, and advanced configuration options, enabling them to streamline development workflows, manage large-scale projects efficiently, and ensure consistency across software builds.

Course Objectives

• To understand Maven lifecycle phases and project structure
• To configure POM files and manage dependencies effectively
• To manage repositories and deploy artefacts securely and efficiently
• To integrate Maven with IDEs and development tools successfully
• To follow Maven conventions and apply standardised practices
• To utilise Maven community and central repository resources

After attending this training, delegates will be able to confidently apply Apache Maven to manage the complete build lifecycle of software projects. They will be capable of configuring POM files, handling dependencies, and using repositories to manage artefacts effectively. Delegates will also be able to extend Maven functionality through plugins, create reusable archetypes, and integrate Maven seamlessly with development environments.

What’s included in this Apache Maven Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Apache Maven Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack