mvn compile |
Compiles the source code of your project into .class files and places them in target/classes. |
Only compiled .class files, not packaged into JAR/WAR. |
mvn install |
Compiles, tests, and packages the application (JAR/WAR) and places it in the local Maven repository. |
A packaged JAR/WAR file ready for deployment. |
mvn spring-boot:run |
Compiles and runs the application directly from the source code without creating a JAR/WAR file. |
Runs the application using the compiled classes in target/classes, no packaged output. |