Avoid overriding the default directory structure
Maven follows the design philosophy Convention over Configuration. Without any configuration changes, Maven assumes the location of the source code is ${basedir}/src/main/java, the location of tests is ${basedir}/src/test/java, and the resources are available at ${basedir}/src/main/resources. After a successful build, Maven knows where to place the compiled classes (${basedir}/target/classes) and where to copy the final artifact (${basedir}/target/). It is possible to change this directory structure, but it's recommended not to do so. Why?
Keeping the default structure improves the readability of the project. Even a fresh developer knows where to look, if he is familiar with Maven. Also, if you have ...
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