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I could not understand what Maven is, looking at formal definitions.

I am starting very much with Java, recently trying to use some existing libraries, and suddenly Maven came out between them. I don’t understand how to read the project page on the Apache website, what maven is.

Why is this required? I use some library that asks me to install Maven and some additional steps, but I don't know what it is for. Some places that I see are designed to automate the build process, but I can do it easily through NetBeans.

Any simple explanations should be highly appreciated.

EDIT: Thanks everyone!

Also explain that if the library I use contains a .pom file, what does this mean for me. I am building a web application using some libraries, most of which contain .pom files. What does that tell me? Does it make me use Maven?

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Maven is a stubborn build tool and dependency management system.

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Maven is an assembly tool (a tool that will pack your application into some type assembly (.jar, .war, .ear) in simple words.

But it is more than just a building tool, it supports modulation, transition dependency material and much more ..

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I would recommend taking a look at the Sonatype Web site ( here ).

This company is very involved in the world of Maven;)

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