WIP: Update Maven Plugin Versions and add Apache Maven Wrapper

[dariuszzbyrad]

This PR introduces the Apache Maven Wrapper to the repository and updates the versions of Maven plugins to their latest stable releases.

Benefits:

• Consistency: Ensures all developers and CI pipelines use the same Maven version.
• Convenience: Simplifies setup for new developers, as Maven is automatically downloaded if unavailable locally.
• Portability: Streamlines Maven usage across different operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

Next steps:

• Update all instructions and documentation pages to reflect the use of the Maven Wrapper instead of installing Maven locally.

[FDelporte]

Just an idea: wouldn't it be better to merge this into feature/#414 and keep this for the jump to Java 21?

[dariuszzbyrad]

Just an idea: wouldn't it be better to merge this into feature/#414 and keep this for the jump to Java 21?

Ok, will do

[eitch]

To tell the truth i'm not particularly happy to commit binaries to the repo. I think the enforcement plugin is enough to force users to update their maven and have a local Maven properly configured.

[dariuszzbyrad]

To tell the truth i'm not particularly happy to commit binaries to the repo. I think the enforcement plugin is enough to force users to update their maven and have a local Maven properly configured.

Yes, definitely! The idea is to include just three files:

The wrapper scripts (for Linux/MacOS and Windows)
The configuration file (maven-wrapper.properties)

This approach ensures simplicity while avoiding the need to commit binaries to the repository.

[dariuszzbyrad]

For better readability, PR has been created as new one (#427)