Maven Wrapper
The Maven Wrapper has officially been released by the Apache Maven Project!
What is Maven Wrapper?
Maven Wrapper allows you to automatically download and use a specific version of Maven for your project without requiring users to install Maven manually on their machines.
Resources
- GitHub Repository: apache/maven-wrapper
- Official Site: maven.apache.org/wrapper
- JIRA Issues: MWRAPPER project issues
How to Use
Run the following command in the root directory of your Maven project to add the Maven Wrapper scripts:
mvn wrapper:wrapper
Using a Specific Maven Version
To generate wrapper files for a specific Maven version (e.g., Maven 3.9.5), run:
mvn wrapper:wrapper -Dmaven=3.9.5
This will ensure everyone working on the project uses the specified Maven version.
Benefits
- No need to install Maven globally
- Consistent Maven version across all environments
- Simplifies build setup for new developers
For more details, check the official Maven Wrapper documentation.