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javamavenclasscompilationpom.xml

How to use class file instead of java file when compiling with maven

We received an updated .class file but not the .java file for a project. How can I ensure this new class file is used, and placed in the right directory, in the compiling of our maven pom without affecting the project?

Solution

  • Not sure if this is the best method, but i was able to accomplish using this class file as a replacement for .java and no .jar file being provided by adding this resource argument to the maven pom file.

    <resource>
    <directory>${project.basedir}/src/main/java/com/action/helper</directory>
    <targetPath>${project.build.directory}/classes/com/action/helper</targetPath>
    <excludes>
        <exclude>**/*.java</exclude>
    </excludes>
</resource>