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Master Maven and Gradle - build configuration, dependencies, plugins, CI/CD

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SKILL.md

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
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<project xmlns="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0">
    <modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
 
    <groupId>com.example</groupId>
    <artifactId>my-app</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.0-SNAPSHOT</version>
 
    <properties>
        <java.version>21</java.version>
        <maven.compiler.source>${java.version}</maven.compiler.source>
        <maven.compiler.target>${java.version}</maven.compiler.target>
        <spring-boot.version>3.2.1</spring-boot.version>
    </properties>
 
    <dependencyManagement>
        <dependencies>
            <dependency>
                <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
                <artifactId>spring-boot-dependencies</artifactId>
                <version>${spring-boot.version}</version>
                <type>pom</type>
                <scope>import</scope>
            </dependency>
        </dependencies>
    </dependencyManagement>
 
    <build>
        <plugins>
            <plugin>
                <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
                <artifactId>maven-enforcer-plugin</artifactId>
                <version>3.4.1</version>
            </plugin>
        </plugins>
    </build>
</project>
Gradle Kotlin DSL
kotlin
// build.gradle.kts
plugins {
    java
    id("org.springframework.boot") version "3.2.1"
    id("io.spring.dependency-management") version "1.1.4"
}
 
java {
    toolchain {
        languageVersion = JavaLanguageVersion.of(21)
    }
}
 
dependencies {
    implementation("org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web")
    testImplementation("org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-test")
}
 
tasks.test {
    useJUnitPlatform()
    maxParallelForks = Runtime.getRuntime().availableProcessors() / 2
}
Version Catalog (libs.versions.toml)
toml
[versions]
spring-boot = "3.2.1"
junit = "5.10.1"
 
[libraries]
spring-boot-starter-web = { module = "org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web", version.ref = "spring-boot" }
junit-jupiter = { module = "org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter", version.ref = "junit" }
 
[plugins]
spring-boot = { id = "org.springframework.boot", version.ref = "spring-boot" }

CI/CD Templates

yaml
# .github/workflows/ci.yml
name: CI
on: [push, pull_request]
 
jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - uses: actions/setup-java@v4
        with:
          java-version: '21'
          distribution: 'temurin'
          cache: 'maven'  # or 'gradle'
      - run: ./mvnw -B verify

Useful Commands

bash
# Maven
mvn dependency:tree
mvn versions:display-dependency-updates
mvn help:effective-pom
 
# Gradle
gradle dependencies
gradle dependencyInsight --dependency log4j
gradle build --scan

Troubleshooting

Common Issues
ProblemCauseSolution
Dependency not foundWrong versionCheck Maven Central
Version conflictTransitive depsUse BOM or enforcer
Build OOMHeap too smallSet MAVEN_OPTS
Slow buildsNo cachingEnable build cache
Debug Checklist
□ Check effective POM/build
□ Analyze dependency tree
□ Verify repository order
□ Check plugin versions
□ Review build cache

Usage

Skill("java-maven-gradle")

Related Skills

  • java-maven - Maven specific
  • java-gradle - Gradle specific

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27
Repository forks
4
7-day trend score
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