Spring Framework Master Class - Java Spring the Modern Way - Step 01-Theory 1 - Maven and Magic

The video tutorial explains how to set up a web application using Maven and Tomcat. It covers configuring Maven plugins, such as the Tomcat 7 Maven plugin and the Maven compiler plugin, to run the application and compile Java code. The tutorial also details adding Java EE Web API dependencies in the POM.xml file and configuring the web.xml file for redirection and specification version. Finally, it introduces the login servlet, which extends the HTTP servlet, setting the stage for further exploration in the next chapter.

What is the role of the welcome file in the web XML configuration?

What specification version is used in the web XML for the web application?

What is the significance of extending the HTTP servlet in the login servlet?