Maven - How to compile tests without running them ?

Question

Is there a way in Maven to compile the tests without running them ? I want to use the IDE to run specific tests and not all of them.

Answer 1

How about the test-compile lifecycle phase? It doesn't require any test skipping, because it occurs before the test phase. I.e.,

$ mvn test-compile

And done.

Introduction to the Build Lifecycle explains further.