Maven is a software project management and comprehension tool. Based on the concept of a project object model (POM), Maven can manage a project's build, reporting and documentation from a central piece of information.

About Maven 2.0

Maven 2.0 is a rewrite of the popular Maven application to achieve a number of goals, and to provide a stable basis to take it into the future. It is currently available as a Technology Preview.

• What is Maven?
• What are the features of Maven 2.0?
• Tell me about the goals of Maven 2.0
• What does Technology Preview mean?
• How often will Maven 2.0 be released?
• Can I get involved?
• Where do I get help with Maven 2.0?

Information for Maven 1.0 Users

Maven 1.0 users will likely have a lot of questions about Maven 2.0 and how it will impact the future of Maven 1.0.

• What's changed?
• Should I use Maven 2.0, or Maven 1.0?
• What will happen to Maven 1.0?
• Will my Maven 1.0 plugins be supported?

User's Guide

Maven is now simpler than ever to use!

• Getting Started
• Configuring Maven