What are Maven dependencies and how do I manage them?

What are Maven dependencies?

Maven dependencies are external libraries or components that your project needs to function. They are defined in the pom.xml file.

How do I add a dependency in Maven?

To add a dependency, you include it in the <dependencies> section of your pom.xml file, specifying the group ID, artifact ID, and version.

Can I manage different versions of the same dependency?

Yes, you can manage different versions using dependency management in the pom.xml, allowing you to specify versions for different modules.

What happens if there are conflicting dependencies?

Maven uses a mechanism called 'dependency mediation' to resolve conflicts, typically choosing the nearest version in the dependency tree.