Maven: The Definitive Guide
While there are a number of references for Maven online, there is no single, well-written book that can serve as both a well-worn reference and an introduction. What we've tried to do with this effort is provide both a comprehensive reference and a narrative introduction to Maven.Read the Book (Version Beta 0.20)
You can read the book online as a multi-page HTML document. Help yourself. The current version of this book is Beta 0.20 (November 9, 2008)
"Maven: The Definitive Guide" (HTML)You can also download the entire book as a PDF. Note that if you do download an unreleased version of the book PDF, you will need to subscribe to the Sonatype Book Blog for notifications about book updates:
"Maven: The Definitive Guide" (PDF)Download the Examples
Much of the content in this book is easier to follow if you have the example code. You can download the example code either as a ZIP or a TAR.GZ file. If you prefer to just follow along, you can also browse the example code through your browser. Take your pick.mvn-examples-1.0.zip - ZIP Archive (~120kb)
mvn-examples-1.0.tar.gz - TAR.GZ Archive (~52kb)
Have an idea? Found a typo?
If you have an idea or suggestion for the book, if you've found a serious error or type, or if you just want to ask a question? Participate in discussions and make suggestions on our Book Feedback Page. This feedback page is powered by Get Satisfaction a new service for community-focused customer support.