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Nexus

Nexus is a repository manager for storing, organizing, and distributing software artifacts and dependencies, commonly used in Java and Maven-based development environments. It acts as a central hub for managing binary components, enabling teams to share libraries, track versions, and enforce access controls. By proxying external repositories like Maven Central, it improves build performance and reliability through caching and reduces external network dependencies.

Also known as: Nexus Repository Manager, Sonatype Nexus, Nexus OSS, Nexus Pro, Nexus Repo
🧊Why learn Nexus?

Developers should use Nexus to streamline dependency management in enterprise software development, particularly when working with Maven, Gradle, or other build tools that rely on external libraries. It is essential for ensuring consistent builds across teams, securing internal artifacts, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines by reducing download times and preventing version conflicts. Use cases include large-scale Java projects, microservices architectures, and organizations requiring audit trails for compliance.

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