What is the difference between using the package command and the install command in software management?

The package and install commands are usually related to package management but serve different purposes:

• package is a command that assembles (packs) the source code or project into a package ready for distribution. For example, in Maven, mvn package compiles the code and creates a JAR file.

• install is a command that installs the package into the local repository or system so it can be used in other projects. In Maven, mvn install not only assembles the package but also places it into the local .m2 repository.

Thus, package is a build stage, and install is a stage of installing or publishing the package for further use.