echo "JAVA_HOME is set to \"$JAVA_HOME\", but \"\$JAVA_HOME/bin/java\" does not exist." >&2
      exit 1
    fi
  fi
else
  JAVACMD="`\\unset -f command; \\command -v java`"

  if [ ! -x "$JAVACMD" ] ; then
    echo "The java(1) command does not exist in PATH nor is JAVA_HOME set, so Apache Maven cannot be started." >&2
    exit 1
  fi

Extending the POM in the future

  In order to anticipate changes in the structure of the POM as new releases of
  maven occur, the maven inheritance model must be pinned against a particular
  modelVersion. This is required so that a change from modelVersion 4.0.0 to
  4.1.0 doesn't cause compatibility problems with users who have not upgraded
  their projects. It also allows for a certain amount of legacy support into the

need it so that empty directory does not get deleted...

code is a great way to give something back to the open source community. Before
you dig right into the code, there are a few guidelines that we need
contributors to follow so that we can have a chance of keeping on top of
things.

Some of the ideas are documented in the [Maven Wiki][maven-wiki]
which might be interesting to read and for further discussion.

Getting Started
---------------

 implement it and then I disappeared for 8 months so it never came to pass.

 So I guess it's important to figure out what people are using properties
 files for and see if we can't incorporate it all into the POM. Or if we do
 have properties file (something I would like to avoid) say they don't
 contribute in any meaningful way to information in the POM. For example a
 properties file could be used the specify $ so it can be interpolated in

 without limitation  the rights to  use, copy, modify,  merge, publish,
 distribute,  sublicense, and/or sell  copies of  the Software,  and to
 permit persons to whom the Software  is furnished to do so, subject to
 the following conditions:

 The  above  copyright  notice  and  this permission  notice  shall  be
 included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

    <executions>
      <execution>
        <goals>
          <goal>process</goal>
        </goals>
      </execution>
    </executions>
  </plugin>
  .
  .
  .
</plugins>

need it so that empty directory does not get deleted...

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 Jason van Zyl
 Vincent Siveton
 Hervé Boutemy
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 2011-06-12
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Maven 4 API - Immutable Maven Model

 This is strictly the immutable model for Maven POM (Project Object Model), so really just plain objects in <<<org.apache.maven.api.model>>> package.

 The following are generated from this model:

   * {{{./apidocs/index.html}Java sources}} with <<<Builder>>> inner classes for immutable instances creation.