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Using Plugins

Plugins are a core feature of Maven that let you customize and extend your project's build process. A plugin is a collection of reusable tasks that can be executed during different phases of the Maven build lifecycle, such as compiling code, running tests, or packaging your application.

You use plugins to automate actions that would otherwise require manual steps or custom scripts. For example, you can use a plugin to:

Compile your Java source files;
Run unit tests and generate test reports;
Package your code into a JAR or WAR file;
Check your code style or generate documentation.

Plugins are important because they make your builds consistent and repeatable. Instead of relying on custom scripts or manual commands, you define everything in your pom.xml file. This means anyone working on the project can build, test, and package the application in exactly the same way, every time.

Maven comes with many built-in plugins, but you can also add third-party plugins or even create your own. By learning how to use plugins, you unlock the full power of Maven to manage your Java projects efficiently.

pom.xml


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<project xmlns="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0"
         xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
         xsi:schemaLocation="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0 http://maven.apache.org/maven-v4_0_0.xsd">
    <modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
    <groupId>com.example</groupId>
    <artifactId>compiler-plugin-demo</artifactId>
    <version>1.0-SNAPSHOT</version>
    <properties>
        <!-- Set the Java version for compiling source code -->
        <maven.compiler.source>17</maven.compiler.source>
        <maven.compiler.target>17</maven.compiler.target>
    </properties>
    <build>
        <plugins>
            <!-- Add the Maven Compiler Plugin to handle Java compilation -->
            <plugin>
                <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
                <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
                <version>3.8.1</version>
                <configuration>
                    <!-- Specify the Java version for source and target compilation -->
                    <source>${maven.compiler.source}</source>
                    <target>${maven.compiler.target}</target>
                </configuration>
            </plugin>
        </plugins>
    </build>
</project>

Example: Compiling Code

The maven-compiler-plugin is responsible for compiling your Java source files;
This plugin's compile goal is bound to the compile phase;
When you run mvn compile, Maven calls the compile goal of the maven-compiler-plugin to turn your source code into .class files.

Why Use Plugins?

Automate repetitive tasks, like testing and packaging;
Add new features to your build, such as code analysis or documentation generation;
Customize the build process to fit your project's needs.

Understanding how plugins work with the Maven lifecycle helps you control and extend your build process, making your projects more efficient and maintainable.

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