Maven 4 is coming – Here's what you should know
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Maven 4, currently in Release Candidate 2, brings key improvements for multi-module projects and better build management. It introduces the separation of build and consumer POMs, requires Java 17, and drops support for the 2.0 plugin API. Notable changes include the addition of the Project Local Repository and several quality-of-life improvements for declaring multi-module projects. These updates aim to streamline complex builds and improve overall build reliability.
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Key changesImprovements for declaring multi-module projectsSome smaller but noteworthy changesWhy you should try Maven 4 nowSort: