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Installing Apache Maven on Ubuntu 22.04 - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Apache Maven is a powerful and popular open-source build automation tool. It is widely used by developers to create, manage, and deploy Java projects. Installing Apache Maven on Ubuntu 22.04 can be a daunting task for those who are new to the process. This blog will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to install Apache Maven on Ubuntu 22.04 so that you can quickly get up and running with your project development tasks. With this guide, you will learn how to set up the necessary dependencies, download the latest version of Apache Maven, and configure it for use in your environment. By following these steps carefully, you can easily install Apache Maven on Ubuntu 22.04 and start working with it right away!

What is Apache Maven and Why Should You Install It on Ubuntu 22.04?

Apache Maven is an open source build automation tool that allows developers to manage the entire lifecycle of a project. It is a powerful tool for managing dependencies, compiling code, running tests, and packaging applications. By using Apache Maven on Ubuntu 22.04, developers can easily manage their projects and build them in an efficient manner. With its wide range of features and plugins, it makes it easy for developers to create robust applications quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, Apache Maven can be used to create custom builds for various use cases such as creating web applications or deploying software packages. With its intuitive user interface and easy-to-use configuration options, Apache Maven is the perfect choice for any developer looking to streamline their development process on Ubuntu 22.04.

Requirements

Below is a list of items that you may need to complete the setup successfully:
1) An on-premise or cloud-hosted VPS running Linux Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
2) An SSH client such as Putty for Windows or Terminal for macOS
3) A fully qualified domain name.
4) A public IP address for the Linux Ubuntu server ( alternatively you can use CloudFlare Zero Trust )

Overview

Below is an overview of the steps covered in this tutorial:
Option 1: Update the system repository and install Apache Maven using APT.
Option 2 (Install from source):  Install the Java Development Kit for Ubuntu.
1) Download Apache Maven from the official download page.
2) Extract the downloaded file and export environment variables. 
3) Install Apache Maven and verify the software version.

Option 1: Update the system repository and install Apache Maven using APT.

There are two basic ways that you can use to install Apache Maven. You can install it from the official Ubuntu repository using the APT package manager or you can install it from source. To install it from the official Ubuntu repository, open an SSH connection to your Ubuntu 22.04 Server and run the commands below 

You can verify the version of Apache Maven that you have installed by running the command:

Option 2 (Install from source): Install the Java Development Kit for Ubuntu.

The most up-to-date version of Apache Maven might not be available on the Ubuntu official repository. For this reason, you might want to install Maven from source. Since Apache Maven is a Java based program, run the command below to install the Java Development Kit aka JDK.
When the installation completes successfully, run the command below to verify the version of JDK that has been installed.
Next, Go to https://maven.apache.org/ and click the Download link. Scroll down to the Files section and right-click on the Binary tar.gz archive download link. Click Copy link address then run the command below to start the download process
When the download completes, use tar to extract the tar.gz file to the opt directory
Change your working directory to opt and rename the maven directory to an easier name
Create a maven.sh configuration file and add two Apache Maven environment variables.
Copy and paste the configuration below into the file

To save changes made to the maven.sh configuration file. Press CTRL + O, hit the Enter key, then press CTRL + X to exit the file. Activate Apache Maven by running the command:

Finally, verify the version of Apache Maven that you have installed with the command:

Conclusion

You have learnt two ways to install Apache Maven on Linux Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. You can start using it to manage your software project. Kindly refer to https://maven.apache.org/ to learn how to use Apache Maven. We hope that this tutorial has been informative and would like to thank you for reading it. Visit the home page for more helpful guides and tutorials.