maven-plugin-configuration

# Maven Plugin Configuration

Master Maven plugin configuration including core plugins, build plugins, reporting plugins, and custom plugin development.

## Overview

Maven plugins provide the actual functionality for building projects. Understanding how to configure plugins effectively is essential for customizing builds, optimizing performance, and ensuring code quality.

## Plugin Basics

### Plugin Structure

```xml
<build>
    <plugins>
        <plugin>
            <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
            <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
            <version>3.12.1</version>
            <configuration>
                <!-- Plugin-specific configuration -->
            </configuration>
            <executions>
                <execution>
                    <id>compile-java</id>
                    <phase>compile</phase>
                    <goals>
                        <goal>compile</goal>
                    </goals>
                </execution>
            </executions>
        </plugin>
    </plugins>
</build>
```

### Plugin Management

```xml
<build>
    <pluginManagement>
        <plugins>
            <!-- Define versions and shared config -->
            <plugin>
                <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
                <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
                <version>3.12.1</version>
                <configuration>
                    <release>17</release>
                </configuration>
            </plugin>
        </plugins>
    </pluginManagement>
    <plugins>
        <!-- Actually use plugin (inherits config) -->
        <plugin>
            <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
            <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
        </plugin>
    </plugins>
</build>
```

## Core Build Plugins

### Compiler Plugin

```xml
<plugin>
    <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>3.12.1</version>