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 ## Build
 
-Use Maven 3.5.0 or later to build the Liberty Maven plugin.
+As of version 3.9 of the plugin, you must use Maven 3.8.6 or later to build the Liberty Maven plugin.
 We conveniently provide the [maven-wrapper](https://maven.apache.org/wrapper/maven-wrapper-plugin/index.html) script, so you do not need to download maven yourself if you are not using it yet. 
 
 * `./mvnw install` : builds the plugin, skipping all tests
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 ### Liberty Maven Plugin
 
-The Liberty Maven Plugin provides a number of goals for managing a Liberty server and applications. Maven 3.5.0 or later is recommended to use the Liberty Maven Plugin. 
+The Liberty Maven Plugin provides a number of goals for managing a Liberty server and applications. As of version 3.9 of the plugin, Maven 3.8.6 or later is required to use the Liberty Maven Plugin. 
 
 #### Java Support