The post explores the differences between the M2_HOME, MAVEN_HOME, and PATH environment variables as part of the Apache Maven installation. It details how each variable is used depending on the Maven version and explains how to configure these variables for a smooth installation process. The tutorial covers Maven versions 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x, highlighting the changes in environment variable requirements for each version.
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1. Overview2. Maven 1.x3. Maven 2.x4. Maven 3.x5. Comparison Summary6. Setting the PATH Variable7. ConclusionSort: