Apache Maven is a build automation tool used primarily for Java projects. It simplifies the build process and manages project dependencies. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install Apache Maven on AlmaLinux 8.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Java

Apache Maven requires Java to run. Install OpenJDK by executing the following command:

sudo dnf install -y java-11-openjdk-devel

Step 3: Install Maven

Now that Java is installed, you can install Apache Maven:

sudo dnf install -y maven

Step 4: Verify Maven Installation

To confirm that Maven is installed successfully, check the version:

mvn -version

You should see the installed version of Maven displayed, along with the Java version it is using.

Step 5: Configure Environment Variables (Optional)

You can set up environment variables for Maven if needed. Open the .bash_profile for editing:

nano ~/.bash_profile

Add the following lines to set the M2_HOME and PATH:

export M2_HOME=/usr/share/maven
export PATH=$M2_HOME/bin:$PATH

Save the file and run:

source ~/.bash_profile

Step 6: Create a Sample Maven Project (Optional)

You can create a sample Maven project to test your installation:

mvn archetype:generate -DgroupId=com.example -DartifactId=my-app -DarchetypeArtifactId=maven-archetype-quickstart -DinteractiveMode=false

Navigate into your new project:

cd my-app

Step 7: Build the Sample Project

To build the sample project, run:

mvn package

This will compile your code and package it into a JAR file.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Apache Maven on AlmaLinux 8. This powerful tool will help you manage your Java projects more efficiently.

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