maven-archetype-webapp eclipse problem

Question

I\'m trying to create a very simple webapp with maven and eclipse, but I\'m having no joy at all, in fact the reverse of joy.

I go to File -> New Project, select Mav

Answer 1

Do it the other way around. First make a webapp project, then add the Maven framework (in Intellij - right click project and select Add framework support). It will create the right folders for you.