Importance of Maven in Framework Development

The video tutorial introduces Maven as a software project management tool, emphasizing its role in managing Java frameworks and acting as a build management tool. It explains the concept of a central repository for dependencies, highlighting how Maven simplifies the process of managing and updating project dependencies. The tutorial also covers the configuration of Maven projects, demonstrating how Maven automates the process of downloading and managing necessary jars, thus facilitating easier project sharing and version management.

Discuss the advantages of using Maven over manually managing project dependencies.

What steps are involved in adding a new dependency in a Maven project?

How does Maven handle the downloading and management of jars for a project?

What happens when a specific version of a dependency is outdated in a Maven project?