Execute "mvn site" with maven-javadoc-plugin can't access to Javadoc

date

May 2, 2022

slug

mvn-site-javadoc-404

status

Published

Problem

I’ve built a project using Maven Quickstart Archetype.

I followed the usage guide of the Apache Maven Javadoc Plugin, and expected to have a Javadoc included in my project documentation.

However, I got a 404 on my Javadoc page.

Solution

Change the version of maven-javadoc-plugin to 3.2.0 works for me.

Compared to the target directory generated when executing mvn site on the 3.4.0 version, the one generated on the 3.2.0 version added directory and file below: