Maven pom.xml file

The pom.xml file in Maven (Project Object Model) is the core configuration file for a Maven project. It defines the project’s metadata, dependencies, build settings, and other configurations required to manage the project’s lifecycle.

Key elements include:

• <groupId>: Identifies the project’s group or organization.
• <artifactId>: The project’s unique name.
• <version>: The project’s version (e.g., 1.0.0).
• <dependencies>: Lists external libraries or modules the project needs.
• <repositories>: Specifies additional repositories to fetch dependencies.
• <build>: Defines build plugins and configurations.

The pom.xml file enables efficient dependency management, project standardization, and integration with tools like Jenkins and IDEs.