Installing Apache Maven on NixOS Latest

Apache Maven is a popular open-source build automation and project management tool used primarily for Java projects.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Apache Maven on the latest version of NixOS.

Step 1: Update the OS

Before proceeding with the installation of Apache Maven, it is recommended to update your operating system to the latest version. To do this, run the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install Apache Maven

To install Apache Maven on NixOS, you can use the nix-env command. In the terminal, type:

sudo nix-env -i maven

The above command will download and install the latest version of Apache Maven on your system.

Step 3: Verify Apache Maven Installation

After the installation is completed, verify the installation by checking the version of Apache Maven installed on your system:

mvn –-version

This command will display the version, along with other details about the Maven installation.

Step 4: Set the Environment Variables

To use Apache Maven, you need to set the following environment variables:

export M2_HOME=/nix/store/<maven-version>-apache-maven-<version>
export PATH=$PATH:$M2_HOME/bin

Replace and with the version of Maven you have installed. To avoid hard-coding these variables, you can add them to your .bashrc file.

Conclusion

Apache Maven is now installed on your NixOS system, and you can start using it for your project builds.

We hope this tutorial was helpful in guiding you through the installation process. If you have any questions or run into any issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to the NixOS community for support.

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