How to pack resources in a Maven Project?

Question

I am looking for suggestion in putting image file maven web project. One of classes under src/main/java need to use an image file. My problem is, if i put image file under s

Answer 1

You can use maven-resources-plugin to copy things to desired location.

something like this

      maven-resources-plugin
      2.5
      
        
          copy-resources
            
            validate
            
              copy-resources
            
            
              
                          
                  
                    
                   
                            
                  
          
        
      

EDIT: based on your comment below, i think what you need is a properties file where you maintain path to the resources folder. That path will be an absolute path. Depending on your deployment you change that path in the properties file.