Maven and SonarQube for DevOps Engineers - Beginners Guide
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Maven and SonarQube for DevOps Engineers - Beginners Guide
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What you'll learn
Create a project using the Maven archetype
Commit code from developer system to GitHub
Understand Maven repositories and build projects on Maven
Set up and integrate Maven with Jenkins
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There are 7 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides a beginner's guide to using Maven and SonarQube in a DevOps environment. You'll start with an introduction to Maven, learning to set up environments on Windows and Linux and build Java projects. In this, you will: - Cover Maven coordinates, default directory structure, goals, and setting up servers. - Integrate Maven into a DevOps workflow with Jenkins, build projects, and WAR files. - Explore SonarQube, including installation on EC2, and integration with PostgreSQL, and Jenkins. - Create AWS accounts, Installing Git Bash, MobaXterm, and Tomcat. Designed for aspiring DevOps engineers, software developers, and IT professionals, this course ensures hands-on experience with video tutorials and practical demonstrations. Basic Linux, Git, and AWS EC2 knowledge is recommended for best results. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of Maven and SonarQube, and how to integrate these tools into DevOps pipelines effectively.
In this module, we will introduce you to the course and provide a comprehensive overview of Maven. You'll learn about the topics we will cover, the role of Maven in DevOps, and the resources you'll need to get started.
What's included
5 videos1 reading
5 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Maven Introduction•1 minute
- Topics Covered•3 minutes
- What is Maven•5 minutes
- How Maven Helps a DevOps Engineer•2 minutes
- Resource to Start•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through setting up the Maven environment on a Windows system. You'll learn how to install Java and Eclipse, create your first Maven project, and understand key components such as Maven coordinates, directory structure, and goals. Additionally, we'll walk you through the steps to build a Java project using Maven and demonstrate Maven goals in action.
What's included
9 videos
9 videos•Total 38 minutes
- About This Section•1 minute
- Java Installation on Windows•5 minutes
- Eclipse Installation•3 minutes
- Create Your First Maven Project•4 minutes
- Maven Coordinates•7 minutes
- Default Directory Structure•3 minutes
- Steps Involved in Building a Java Project•2 minutes
- Maven Goals•6 minutes
- Maven Goals in Action•7 minutes
In this module, we will delve into Maven goals and repositories. You'll learn about the 'pom.xml' file, transitive dependencies, and the various types of Maven repositories. Additionally, we will cover the deploy goal for local repositories and provide a step-by-step guide to pushing your Maven project onto GitHub.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 25 minutes
- What is pom.xml and How It Works•5 minutes
- Transitive Dependency•2 minutes
- Maven Repositories•6 minutes
- Maven Goals - Deploy Goal for Local Repository•3 minutes
- Push Maven Project onto GitHub•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Maven Goals and Repositories - Assessment •15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through setting up and using Maven on a Linux system. You'll learn how to prepare the server, understand prerequisites, and install Maven. We will cover building Maven projects, exploring common goals, and creating projects with Maven archetypes. Additionally, you'll manage plugins and dependencies, configure the settings.xml file, and set up Tomcat server configurations for deploying WAR files.
What's included
10 videos
10 videos•Total 58 minutes
- Prepare Maven Server•4 minutes
- Prerequisites to Set Up Maven•5 minutes
- Set Up Maven•4 minutes
- Build Maven Project on Linux•10 minutes
- Common Maven Goals•3 minutes
- Create a Project with Maven Archetype•6 minutes
- Plugins and Dependencies in pom.xml•9 minutes
- Settings.xml File•3 minutes
- Tomcat Server Configurations•5 minutes
- Deploy War on Tomcat Server•10 minutes
In this module, we will explore the integration of Maven within a DevOps workflow. You'll learn about the role of Maven, set up a Jenkins server, and add a Maven build server as an agent. We will guide you through building a Java project and creating a WAR file on the agent node, ensuring a smooth and efficient DevOps process.
What's included
5 videos
5 videos•Total 26 minutes
- Maven in DevOps Workflow•1 minute
- Set Up Jenkins Server•7 minutes
- Add Maven Build Server as an Agent to Jenkins•7 minutes
- Build a Java Project on Agent Server•7 minutes
- Build a War File on Agent Node (Maven Server)•4 minutes
In this module, we will delve into SonarQube, a tool for continuous inspection of code quality. You'll get an introduction to SonarQube, learn how to install it on an EC2 instance, and explore its console. We will also guide you through setting up SonarQube with a PostgreSQL database and integrating it with Jenkins to ensure consistent and high-quality code in your projects.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 74 minutes
- Introduction to SonarQube•7 minutes
- SonarQube Installation on EC2•11 minutes
- SonarQube Console Overview•14 minutes
- SonarQube Installation with PostgreSQL Database•29 minutes
- SonarQube Integration with Jenkins•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- SonarQube - Assessment •15 minutes
In this module, we will provide you with essential additional resources to support your learning. You'll learn how to create an AWS account, install Git Bash and MobaXterm, and set up a Tomcat server. Additionally, we offer a bonus lecture to help you make the most out of the resources provided in this course.
What's included
5 videos2 assignments
5 videos•Total 24 minutes
- Create an AWS account•6 minutes
- Install Git Bash•3 minutes
- Install MobaXterm•4 minutes
- Install Tomcat•11 minutes
- Bonus Lecture•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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