Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Challenge-Creating a MapStruct Project with Maven

The video tutorial introduces MapStruct, an annotation-based object mapper, highlighting its utility in creating interfaces for mappers and using annotation processing to generate implementations. The instructor shares personal experiences with MapStruct, particularly in the context of jhipster and Spring 5 courses. A practical challenge is presented, involving the creation of two POJOs—a user object and a user command object—and mapping them using MapStruct. The tutorial encourages viewers to explore MapStruct further and promises a step-by-step guide in the next video.

Explain the challenge presented in the video regarding the creation of POJOs.

How can MapStruct be utilized to create mappers that work both ways?