Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Creating a Snapshot Repository

The video tutorial demonstrates how to set up a Maven snapshot repository in Nexus, configure IntelliJ to use this repository, and deploy artifacts. It begins with logging into Nexus using default credentials, creating a snapshot repository with specific settings, and configuring IntelliJ to connect to this repository. The tutorial also covers editing the settings XML file for server configuration and concludes with deploying Maven artifacts to the Nexus repository, ensuring they are correctly uploaded and stored.

What is the default password for logging into Nexus?

• admin123

• admin

• password

• admin 123

Which type of repository is being created in the Nexus setup?

• Maven 3 hosted

• Maven 2 hosted

• Maven 4 hosted

• Maven 1 hosted

What layout policy is used for the snapshot repository?

• Custom layout

• Strict layout

• Default layout

• Flexible layout

In IntelliJ, what is the purpose of setting a repository ID?

• To set the repository as default

• To enable automatic updates

• To identify the repository for debugging

• To uniquely identify the repository for artifact resolution

What is the role of distribution management in Maven?

• To resolve dependencies

• To manage user permissions

• To publish artifacts to a repository

• To encrypt passwords

What should be done to the password in the settings XML file for best practice?

• Change it frequently

• Leave it as plain text

• Encrypt it

• Use a default password

What indicates a successful deployment of an artifact to Nexus?

• The artifact appears in the Nexus interface

• A confirmation email

• An error message

• A log entry in IntelliJ