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Why Companies Use JFrog Artifactory Instead of Maven Central Repository
When building software, especially in big companies, developers need to use many ready-made pieces of code called “dependencies.” These dependencies help them avoid writing everything from scratch. But where do they store and get these code pieces from?
Most Java developers know about Maven Central Repository — a free, public place to find and download dependencies. But many companies choose to use private repository managers like JFrog Artifactory instead. Why is that? Let’s explore the reasons with real examples from enterprise applications.
What is a Repository Manager?
Before diving deeper, let’s understand what a repository manager is. Think of it as a specialized storage system for software components. It helps teams store, organize, and share their code packages and dependencies.
Popular repository managers include:
- JFrog Artifactory
- Sonatype Nexus
- Apache Archiva
- GitHub Packages
- Azure Artifacts
Why Not Just Use Maven Central?
Maven Central is like a huge public library of Java packages that anyone can access. So why would…