Build Automation with Apache Maven

🌟 Master Apache Maven for Automation & DevOps Engineering! 🌟

Welcome to the Apache Maven Course by Uplatz Training, where you'll dive deep into the world of project automation and build management with Java. This course is meticulously designed to transform you into a skilled DevOps engineer, equipped with Maven expertise. 🚀

What is Apache Maven? Apache Maven is a robust tool used for software project management and comprehension. It's built in Java, which ensures that it's platform-independent and can handle projects beyond just Java. As a build automation tool, Maven streamlines the process of building, testing, packaging, and deploying your software projects. 🛠️

Maven shines when it comes to managing dependencies, creating project documentation, and providing insights into your project's structure with a single central piece of information – the Project Object Model (POM). This means no more manually compiling or testing each time you make a change to your code. Maven automates all these tasks, making your development process faster, error-free, and reproducible. 🌟

Key Features of Maven:

• Simplified Builds: With Maven, building your project is straightforward – just use maven!
• Efficient Dependency Management: Add jars, libraries, and other dependencies with ease. Maven resolves these for you during the build process and can even build dependent projects if needed.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Maven provides detailed project information, including logs, dependency lists, and unit test reports.
• Central Repository Management: Maven simplifies the management of JARs and dependencies from a central repository.
• Versatile Output Types: Generate various output types like JAR, WAR files without scripting.
• Integration with Source Control Systems: Seamlessly integrate your projects with version control systems such as Subversion or Git.
• Extensibility: Maven's core remains compact by allowing for extensibility through plugins, meaning it can handle tasks like compiling Java source code without being bloated.

Course Objectives:

• Learn to download, install, and run a simple build with Maven.
• Understand the fundamental concepts of Maven.
• Master the essentials of Maven configuration.
• Configure dependencies for your projects.
• Set up and run unit tests with Maven.
• Develop multi-module projects using Maven.

Course Syllabus:

1. Maven Introduction: Get to know what Maven is and its significance in project management.
2. Downloading and Installing Maven: A step-by-step guide on how to set up Maven on your system.
3. Maven Repositories: Explore the different types of repositories used by Maven.
4. Creating Maven Standalone Project in CLI: Learn how to create a Maven project using the command line interface.
5. What are JAR, WAR, EAR files: Understand the different types of output files and their purposes.
6. Maven Build Life Cycle: Dive into the lifecycle of a Maven build.
7. Developing Standalone Maven Project in Non-Interactive Mode: Discover how to develop Maven projects without using an IDE.
8. Running Test Cases with Maven: Master running and managing test cases within your Maven project.
9. Creating Maven Web Project in CLI: Learn how to create a web project using the command line interface.
10. Creating Maven Standalone Project through IDE: Integrate Maven with your favorite IDE for an easier development experience.
11. Creating Maven Web Project through IDE: Use an IDE to create a web project with Maven.
12. Adding Dependencies to pom.xml: Learn how to include dependencies in your project's POM file.
13. Dependency Chain: Understand the dependency chain and its management.
14. Maven Scopes: Get familiar with different scopes in Maven and their implications on your project.

Embark on this journey with Uplatz Training, and you'll be well-equipped to handle any build or automation task that comes your way as a DevOps engineer. 🛠️✨ Enroll now and start building smarter with Apache Maven!