Core Java Programming Course- Apache POI Setup

This tutorial covers how to handle Excel files in Java using Apache POI. It explains downloading and setting up Apache POI libraries, adding them to a Java project, and configuring the build path. The session provides a step-by-step guide to ensure the project is ready to work with Excel files.

What is Apache POI primarily used for?

• Handling text files in Java

• Managing database connections

• Working with Excel files in Java

• Creating web applications

Which file format should Mac users download for Apache POI?

• ZIP file

• TAR file

• EXE file

• DMG file

What is the first step in setting up Apache POI in a Java project?

• Creating an Excel file

• Writing Java code

• Configuring the database

• Downloading the Apache POI library

Where should the JAR files be added in Eclipse to work with Excel files?

• In the web content folder

• In the source folder

• In the resources folder

• In the Java build path

What is the purpose of adding JAR files to the build path?

• To enable IntelliSense for Excel operations

• To compile the Java code

• To delete unnecessary files

• To create a new project