Get to know the Apache Maven build tool and learn how to use it successfully.

• Introduction to Java build process
• Classic phases of the build process
• Concepts: Build Automation, Convention over Configuration, Dependency Management and Repositories
• Installing and setting up Maven
• Introduction to Maven
• Default Maven lifecycle and directory structure
• Configuration files pom.xml and settings.xml
• Use of repositories, plugins and archetypes
• Setting up your own repositories
• Implementation of own plugins
• Definition of own archetypes
• Integrating Maven into classic IDEs
• Integration of Maven into CI process
• Advantages and disadvantages over other build tools
• Best practices for deployment