How to Install Apache Maven on Kali Linux Latest
Apache Maven is a powerful tool that helps in building and managing Java-based projects. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Apache Maven on Kali Linux Latest.
Prerequisites
Before you start with the installation process, ensure that you have following prerequisites:
- Kali Linux Latest installed on your system
- Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.7 or higher installed on your system
Installation Steps
Follow the below steps to install Apache Maven on Kali Linux Latest:
Step 1: Download Apache Maven
The first step is to download the latest version of Apache Maven from the official website. You can download the Maven binary file from the following URL:
https://maven.apache.org/download.cgi
You can download the file using the following command:
wget https://apache.osuosl.org/maven/maven-3/3.8.3/binaries/apache-maven-3.8.3-bin.tar.gz
Step 2: Extract the downloaded file
Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded file using the following command:
tar -xzvf apache-maven-3.8.3-bin.tar.gz
Step 3: Configure Environment Variables
Next, you need to configure the environment variables to use Maven commands in the terminal. You can do this by adding the following lines to the /etc/profile file:
export M2_HOME=/path/to/extracted/apache-maven-3.8.3
export PATH=${M2_HOME}/bin:${PATH}
Replace the "/path/to/extracted" in the M2_HOME variable with the path to the extracted Apache Maven directory.
Step 4: Verify the installation
To verify that Apache Maven has been installed on your system, open a new terminal window and type the following command:
mvn -version
If the installation was successful, you will see the Maven version and other details in the output.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Apache Maven on your Kali Linux system.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have covered the steps required to install Apache Maven on Kali Linux Latest. By following these steps, you can easily set up Apache Maven and start using it for your Java-based projects.