(maven-site) branch master updated: [MNGSITE-401] make home page less awkward (#820)

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     new 32486abb [MNGSITE-401] make home page less awkward (#820)
32486abb is described below

commit 32486abbb5c008b5581d5e4be9f0ddc68190444e
Author: Elliotte Rusty Harold <el...@users.noreply.github.com>
AuthorDate: Tue Jun 17 14:15:34 2025 +0000

    [MNGSITE-401] make home page less awkward (#820)
---
 content/xdoc/index.xml.vm | 16 +++++++---------
 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-)

diff --git a/content/xdoc/index.xml.vm b/content/xdoc/index.xml.vm
index 4f1f563c..dec66f99 100644
--- a/content/xdoc/index.xml.vm
+++ b/content/xdoc/index.xml.vm
@@ -29,20 +29,18 @@ under the License.
   <body>
 
     <section name="Welcome to Apache Maven">
-
-      <!-- TODO: I reckon it's time for a new description -->
       <p>
-        Apache Maven is a software project management and comprehension tool. Based on the concept of a project object model
-        (POM), Maven can manage a project's build, reporting and documentation from a central piece of information.
+        Apache Maven is a build tool for Java projects. Using a project object model
+        (POM), Maven manages a project's compilation, testing, and documentation.
       </p>
       <p>
-        If you think that Maven could help your project, you can find out more information in the "About Maven"
-        section of the navigation. This includes an in-depth description of <a href="what-is-maven.html">what Maven is</a> and
+        You can find more information in the "About Maven"
+        section of the side bar. This includes an in-depth description of <a href="what-is-maven.html">what Maven is</a> and
         a <a href="maven-features.html">list of some of its main features</a>.
       </p>
       <p>
         <!-- TODO: this could be the big button type thing instead of a list of links -->
-        This site is separated into the following sections, depending on how you'd like to use Maven:
+        This site is separated into the following sections:
       </p>
       <!-- TODO: use CSS -->
       <table>
@@ -111,7 +109,7 @@ under the License.
       </p>
       <p>
         To get started, search the documentation,
-        <a href="issue-management.html">issue management system</a>, the <a href="https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/MAVEN">wiki</a>
+        <a href="issue-management.html">issue management system</a>, the <a href="https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/MAVEN">wiki</a>,
         or the <a href="mailing-lists.html">mailing list archives</a> to
         see if the problem has been solved or reported before.
       </p>
@@ -134,7 +132,7 @@ under the License.
         <a href="https://www.apache.org/events/current-event.html">
           <img src="https://www.apache.org/events/current-event-234x60.png" alt="Apache Events" style="float: left"/>
         </a>
-        You can also attend <a href="https://www.apache.org/events/current-event.html">Apache Events</a>. Don't hesitate to ask on the <a href="mailing-lists.html">Maven User mailing list</a>
+        You can also attend <a href="https://www.apache.org/events/current-event.html">Apache Events</a>. Ask on the <a href="mailing-lists.html">Maven User mailing list</a>
         if Maven team members will be there. It can be a great opportunity to meet them.
       </p>
     </section>