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khateeb
khateeb

Reputation: 5469

Creating Maven project in Eclipse Kepler EE

I am completely new to Maven. I am using Eclipse Kepler EE edition. I want to create a Maven project and convert it into a Java EE project. I need a step-by-step explanation of the process. I would prefer if I didn't have to use the command line.

Thanks.

Upvotes: 3

Views: 23390

Answers (3)

maheshsenni
maheshsenni

Reputation: 782

You can start by installing the Eclipse plugin Maven Integration for WTP. The plugin is a good starting point. Some understanding on Maven topics like plugins, goals would help you in a great way for creating a Maven project from scratch. Have a look at the getting started guide.

Since you are looking for a Java EE project I am guessing you are looking to generate an EAR file for which you can use this Apache Maven EAR Plugin

Upvotes: 0

Saif Asif
Saif Asif

Reputation: 5668

I want to create a Maven project and convert it into a Java EE project.

You can work in either way. Lets look at the possibilities

  1. Create a new project (Dynamic web project) and add any facets you want in the JEE project. How To : Once project is setup, simply right click on the project --> Configure --> convert to maven project , specify the artifactID along with the groupID and you are done !
  2. Instead of making a dynamic project, just setup a blank maven project first and then add the facets afterwards. How To : In Eclipse, New Project --> maven project --> Blank project ( skip archetype selection ) , specify groupdID and artifactID and you're done. After wards just add the facets once the project is setup by righ-clicking the newly created maven project --> Properties --> facets
  3. Lastly you can use archetypes. Archetypes are re-build/configured maven projects that can be used directly since they come pre-configured with whole set of jars, facets and build path entries. Take a look into the list here . How To : In eclipse New project --> New maven project --> archetype --> specify name of archetype and voila! You're done !

Upvotes: 4

Andreas
Andreas

Reputation: 737

File --> New --> other --> J2EE --> WHATEVER J2EE Type of Project you want

After that you Right-Click the project and goto Configure -> Convert to maven project

You can also use Configure -> Convert to Faceted form and activate the facets you want for your J2EE Project from the project properties.

Properties -> Project Facets

I hope this will get you started.

Upvotes: 1

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