# The Java EE 7 Tutorial

# 2.7 Java EE 7 Maven Archetypes in the Tutorial

Some of the chapters have instructions on how to build an example application using Maven archetypes. Archetypes are templates for generating a particular Maven project. The Tutorial includes several Maven archetypes for generating Java EE 7 projects.

## 2.7.1 Installing the Tutorial Archetypes

You must install the included Maven archetypes into your local Maven repository before you can create new projects based on the archetypes. You can install the archetypes using NetBeans IDE or Maven.

### 2.7.1.1 Installing the Tutorial Archetypes Using NetBeans IDE

1. From the File menu, choose Open Project.

2. In the Open Project dialog box, navigate to:

       tut-install/examples

3. Select the `archetypes` folder.

4. Click Open Project.

5. In the Projects tab, right-click the `archetypes` project and select Build.

### 2.7.1.2 Installing the Tutorial Archetypes Using Maven

1. In a terminal window, go to:

       tut-install/examples/archetypes/

2. Enter the following command:

       mvn install