Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Including Dependencies with Maven

The video tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on using Maven POM to manage dependencies in a Java project. It starts with setting up a project and introduces the concept of dependencies, specifically using the Commons Lang library. The tutorial demonstrates how to edit the POM file to include necessary dependencies and explains the process of building the project using Maven goals. It also discusses the difference between thin and fat jars, highlighting the compile-time inclusion of dependencies. The video concludes with a review of the POM changes and hints at more advanced topics in future lessons.

What is the purpose of the Maven POM file in a project?

Explain the significance of declaring a dependency in Maven.

What are Maven coordinates and why are they important?

Describe the difference between a thin jar and a fat jar.

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

How does Maven handle compile-time dependencies?

What is the role of the Java compiler in relation to Maven dependencies?