Create Maven package deployable via Gradle

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Objective:

Create a Maven package configuration within our build.gradle that allows us to push our Java project to Maven Repository.

Requirements:

1. The build.gradle should be set up to deploy on Maven using prebuilt dependencies. This typically involves adding an appropriate task in the gradle file.
2. Reference: An example of a gradle file setup for Maven deployment is available at incubator-tuweni's build.gradle.
3. Dependencies should be pruned to only what's necessary, ensuring clarity and avoiding any superfluous inclusions.
4. Ensure that the project is compatible with Java 17.

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Maven Deployment Guide

Prerequisites

1. Ensure you have Java 17 installed. Verify using: java --version

2. Ensure you have Gradle installed. Verify using: gradle -v

Setting up your Maven credentials

Before publishing, you'll need to setup your Maven credentials. These should not be hardcoded in the build.gradle file for security reasons. Instead, they can be set in your ~/.gradle/gradle.properties file:

mavenUsername=YOUR_USERNAME
mavenPassword=YOUR_PASSWORD

Publishing to Maven Repository

1. Navigate to the root of the repository where the build.gradle file is located.
2. Run the following command to publish the package: gradle publish
3. Once successfully published, the package should be available on Maven Repository.

Note: Remember not to push your ~/.gradle/gradle.properties file or any file containing your Maven credentials to any public repositories.