This video tutorial explains the role of the POM (Project Object Model) file in Maven projects. It covers the structure of the POM file, including default values and key elements like group ID, artifact ID, and version ID. The tutorial also discusses the importance of dependencies, how to manage them, and the impact of adding or removing dependencies on the Maven project. The video concludes with a brief introduction to transitive dependencies, which will be covered in the next lecture.

Describe the process of adding dependencies in a Maven project.

What are transitive dependencies and why are they important in Maven?