How to install maven 3.9.9 in window 10

Installing Maven 3.9.9 on Windows 10 involves downloading it, extracting it, and setting up environment variables. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Download Maven 3.9.9

1. Visit the Maven Download Page:

   • Go to the Maven official download page.

2. Download the Binary ZIP Archive:

   • Select the binary .zip archive for Maven 3.9.9.
   • Click the link to download it.

2. Extract the Maven Archive

1. Locate the Downloaded File:

   • Find the downloaded .zip file in your Downloads folder.

2. Extract the ZIP File:

   • Right-click the file and choose Extract All or use a tool like WinRAR/7-Zip.
   • Extract it to a directory of your choice, e.g., C:\Program Files\Apache\Maven.

3. Set Up Environment Variables

1. Open System Properties:

   • Press Win + S and search for "Environment Variables."
   • Select Edit the system environment variables.

2. Add MAVEN_HOME Variable:

   • In the Environment Variables dialog, click New under System Variables.
   • Add:
     • Variable Name: MAVEN_HOME
     • Variable Value: Path to the Maven directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Apache\Maven\apache-maven-3.9.9).

3. Update the Path Variable:

   • Find the Path variable under System Variables and click Edit.
   • Add a new entry: %MAVEN_HOME%\bin.

4. Save Changes:

   • Click OK to close all dialog boxes.

4. Verify Installation

1. Open Command Prompt:

   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.

2. Check the Maven Version:

   • Run the command:

   • bash
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     mvn -v
     

   • It should display Maven 3.9.9 version information and other environment details.

5. Test Maven

(Optional) You can test Maven by creating a simple project:

1. Run:

   bash
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   mvn archetype:generate -DgroupId=com.example -DartifactId=my-app -DarchetypeArtifactId=maven-archetype-quickstart -DinteractiveMode=false
   

2. Navigate to the project directory and build it:

   bash
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   cd my-app
   mvn package
   

You're ready to use Maven 3.9.9! Let me know if you need further assistance.