Java Maven Gradle

Java Maven Gradle Skill

Master Java build tools for efficient project management and CI/CD integration.

Overview

This skill covers Maven and Gradle configuration including dependency management, plugin setup, multi-module projects, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Follows 2024-2025 best practices for both tools.

When to Use This Skill

Use when you need to:

• Set up Maven/Gradle projects
• Manage dependencies with BOMs
• Configure build plugins
• Optimize build performance
• Set up CI/CD pipelines

Topics Covered

Maven

• POM structure and inheritance
• Dependency management with BOMs
• Plugin configuration
• Profiles and properties
• Multi-module projects

Gradle

• Kotlin DSL (build.gradle.kts)
• Dependency catalogs
• Task configuration
• Build cache optimization
• Composite builds

CI/CD Integration

• GitHub Actions workflows
• Dependency caching
• Matrix builds
• Artifact publishing

Quick Reference

Maven POM

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<project xmlns="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0">
    <modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>