Spring Framework Master Class - Java Spring the Modern Way - Step 21 - Defining the Spring ApplicationContext Using XML

The video tutorial explains how to create an XML context for managing dependencies without using annotations. It covers the process of setting up an XML JDBC connection and a person DAO, refactoring code for better organization, and defining beans and their dependencies in an XML file. The tutorial also demonstrates how to autowire the XML JDBC connection into the person DAO using XML tags.

What is the significance of the 'ref' attribute when defining beans?

Explain the importance of specifying the namespace in the XML context.

What modifications were suggested for the naming conventions of the XML JDBC connection?