Mastering Spring Framework Fundamentals - Applying Java-based Configuration with @Bean

The video tutorial explains how to configure Spring applications using Java-based configuration instead of XML. It covers the use of AppConfig and AnnotationConfigApplicationContext, the creation of factory methods for beans, and the programmatic approach to dependency injection. The tutorial also addresses handling IDE warnings related to unused methods in the context of Spring's bean management.

What are the implications of not using component scanning in a Spring application?

Describe how dependencies are injected in a Java based Spring configuration.

What challenges might arise from using Java based configuration instead of XML?