m2 directory maven code example

Example 1: maven print repository location

RESULT=$(mvn help:evaluate -Dexpression=settings.localRepository -q -DforceStdout)

Example 2: where does maven store dependencies

- .m2
    - .m2 is a hidden file where maven stores all the dependencies.
    - in some cases when you have problem with dependencies,
    you might have to locate ~/.m2 file and delete everything.
    Then re-import project. Sometimes solves the pom.xml file related issues.