Learning Maven can be a daunting and frustrating task.
While there are a number of references for Maven online,
there is no single, well-written narrative for introducing
Maven that can serve as both an authoritative reference and
an introduction. Sonatype maintains two books focused on
Maven: an example-driven introduction to Maven, "Maven
by Example" and this reference book. If you are new to
Maven, you are encouraged to read "Maven
by Example" as it will guide you through the first steps
you'll take with Maven.