Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Spring Boot Fat JAR

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on generating a Spring Boot jar, focusing on creating a simple controller, building the project to produce a fat jar, and exploring its contents. It explains the inclusion of dependencies and the execution process of the jar, highlighting the benefits of using Spring Boot with Maven for easy deployment.

What is the purpose of creating a new package in the Spring Boot application?

• To organize classes and interfaces

• To increase the application size

• To make the application run faster

• To reduce the number of dependencies

What is a 'fat jar' in the context of Spring Boot?

• A jar file with minimal dependencies

• A jar file that is compressed

• A jar file that includes all dependencies

• A jar file that is encrypted

Which utility is used to open and explore the contents of a jar file?

• Web Browser

• Archive Utility

• Image Viewer

• Text Editor

What is the role of the manifest file in a jar?

• To store application data

• To list all classes in the jar

• To provide metadata about the jar

• To compress the jar contents

Why is a fat jar also referred to as an 'Uber jar'?

• Because it is faster to execute

• Because it is more secure

• Because it is used for testing

• Because it is larger than a regular jar

What is the advantage of deploying a fat jar in a Docker container?

• It improves application speed

• It allows for easy scaling

• It ensures all dependencies are included

• It reduces the application size

How does the Spring Boot Maven plugin assist in building a fat jar?

• By reducing the number of dependencies

• By automating the inclusion of dependencies

• By compressing the jar file

• By encrypting the jar file