Dynamic POM Build Sections: Supporting Change in MavenProject State

Context

Related JIRA Issues

• MNG-3530
• MNG-3355
• MNG-2223
• MNG-2124
• MNG-1995
• MNG-1927

Related Maven 2.0.x Feature Branch

• https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/maven/components/branches/john-2.0.x-dynamicBuild^{Image Removed}

Discussion

Maven builds often include plugins that make changes to the project's internal state. In fact, this is one of the two main activities executed by most plugins - with the other being modification of project files themselves. Whether this involves setting the file in the project's main artifact, re-setting the build-directory paths, or modifying and introducing POM properties, these changes in project state must be reflected in the configurations used for subsequent plugin executions.

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