Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Maven Bill of Materials (BOM) Common Dependencies

The video tutorial covers the process of managing dependencies in a Maven project, focusing on Spring Boot applications. It explains how to add common dependencies like Spring Boot starter actuator, JUnit, and database dependencies such as H2 and MySQL. The tutorial also discusses the importance of managing versions and exclusions, particularly with JUnit 5 and Spring Boot 2.2. The instructor demonstrates how to organize dependencies in the POM file and highlights the use of tools to visualize the effective POM. The session concludes with a review of the dependency management setup and a preview of upcoming topics on build plugins.

What are the differences between H2 and MySQL as mentioned in the text?

How does the exclusion of JUnit 4 in favor of JUnit 5 affect the project?

What is the purpose of declaring dependencies explicitly in a Bill of Materials (BOM)?