Maven - How to compile tests without running them ?

How about the test-compile lifecycle phase? It doesn't require any test skipping, because it occurs before the test phase. I.e.,

$ mvn test-compile

And done.

Introduction to the Build Lifecycle explains further.

When executing a goal that will include the testing phase (such as package), you can do two things:

• Use the command mvn -DskipTests=true package. This will compile all tests but not run them.
• Or mvn -Dmaven.test.skip=true package. This will not compile or run the test branch.

you can try to use parameter -DskipTests

References:

• Maven Surefire Plugin # skipTests

To just compile the tests and code, without running them, just do:

mvn test-compile