DevOps Complete Course - Maven - Command Maven Goals

This video tutorial explains the commonly used Maven goals and commands, focusing on the MVN clean and install commands. It highlights the importance of cleaning the repository before building and the efficiency gained by using the local repository. The tutorial also covers best practices for using Maven commands and introduces creating new projects using the Maven archetype.

What is the primary purpose of the 'mvn clean' command in Maven?

• To run unit tests

• To delete the target directory from previous builds

• To install packages into the local repository

• To compile the source code

Why is it often sufficient to execute only the 'mvn install' command during a Maven build?

• It skips the testing phase

• It only compiles the code

• It includes all goals prior to install in the lifecycle

• It directly deploys to production

What is the best practice for ensuring a clean build in Maven?

• Using 'mvn compile'

• Using 'mvn test'

• Using 'mvn package'

• Using 'mvn clean install'

How does having packages in the local repository benefit subsequent builds?

• It automatically updates the remote repository

• It allows skipping the compile phase

• It reduces the need to download packages again

• It increases the build time

What is an archetype in the context of creating a new Maven project?

• A tool for testing code

• A command to clean the repository

• A template for generating a new project

• A type of build goal