Maven Dependencies Guide

Maven is a powerful build automation tool used for managing project dependencies. This page provides a comprehensive guide to Maven dependencies.

What are Dependencies?

Dependencies are libraries or modules that your project depends on to function correctly. Maven manages these dependencies for you, ensuring that they are available when your project is built.

Common Dependencies

Here are some common dependencies used in Maven projects:

• Spring Framework: For building enterprise-level Java applications.
  • Learn more about Spring Framework
• Hibernate: For object-relational mapping (ORM).
  • Learn more about Hibernate
• JUnit: For testing Java applications.
  • Learn more about JUnit

Managing Dependencies

Maven uses a pom.xml file to manage dependencies. The pom.xml file contains information about your project, including its dependencies.

Adding a Dependency

To add a dependency to your project, you need to add it to the <dependencies> section of your pom.xml file.

<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-core</artifactId>
        <version>5.3.10</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>

Updating Dependencies

You can update dependencies by changing the version number in the pom.xml file.

Conclusion

Managing dependencies with Maven is a straightforward process. By understanding how to add and update dependencies, you can ensure that your project has all the necessary libraries to function correctly.

Maven Dependency Management