[Fixed] Descriptor error: Unsupported class file major version 61 – Maven

The Problem:

You are encountering an error message ‘Unsupported class file major version 61’ while executing the command ‘mvn clean install -DskipTests’. This error indicates that the class file version is not supported by your current Java version. Despite setting your JDK to version 17, you are still facing this issue. Investigate potential causes for this inconsistency and identify the necessary steps to resolve the error.

The Solutions:

Solution 1: Use updated version of maven-plugin-plugin

Use version 3.6.4 or higher of `maven-plugin-plugin` that is compatible with Java 17. The newest version is currently **3.10.2**. Add the following dependency to your pom.xml file:

<plugin>
    <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>maven-plugin-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>3.10.2</version>
</plugin>

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