Using a build cache with Maven can dramatically improve your build performance by storing and reusing build outputs, eliminating redundant work. In this series of courses, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of build caching, how it works with Develocity, and the best practices to maximize its benefits for your Maven builds.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the core concepts of build caching and its impact on Maven build performance.
• Learn how Maven's build cache works and how it integrates with Develocity.
• Explore different types of build caches (local, remote) and their advantages.
• Master the configuration and optimization of build caching for your Maven projects.
• Troubleshoot common issues and apply best practices for effective build caching.

Who Should Attend:

• Maven developers seeking to optimize build times and efficiency.
• Build engineers and DevOps professionals responsible for managing build infrastructure.
• Anyone interested in improving the performance and reliability of their Maven builds.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Maven and the build lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Develocity is beneficial but not required.

Learning Path:

• Introduction to Build Caching:  Learn the fundamental concepts of build caching, its benefits, and how it works in Maven.
• Local Build Caching:  Explore local build caching, its configuration, and how it can speed up builds on a single machine.
• Remote Build Caching:  Discover remote build caching with Develocity, its advantages for teams and organizations, and how to set it up effectively.
• Optimizing Build Cache:  Learn advanced techniques for optimizing build cache effectiveness, including cacheable goals, cache keys, and troubleshooting common issues.

By the end of this learning path, you'll be able to confidently implement and manage build caching in your Maven projects, significantly reducing build times and improving developer productivity.