Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Maven Project Object Model

The video tutorial explains the Maven POM (Project Object Model), an XML document that describes a Maven project. It covers the importance of adhering to the XML schema and how POMs can inherit from parent POMs, especially in multi-module projects. The concept of the effective POM, which includes all inherited elements, is discussed, along with a demonstration in IntelliJ to explore XML schemas. The tutorial also highlights the default settings and plugins that are automatically included in the effective POM.

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