project build error: 'dependencies.dependency.groupid' for null:spring-test.jar

project build error: 'dependencies.dependency.groupid' for null:spring-test.jar

Problem :

I came across this common exception when i was manually updating maven dependencies in eclipse.

Exception I Encountered Was :

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project build error: 'dependencies.dependency.groupid' for null:spring-test.jar

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Solution :

I was manullay updating maven dependencies and gave artifact groupid instead of groupId (I is caps), be specific when you type the artifacts. Do cross check your artifacts if you have manually updated your artifacts.

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