title: What does properties tag mean in pom.xml maven?
body: <p>I am working in spring boot and I saw <strong>properties</strong> tag in <strong>pom.xml</strong> file but I don't understand what does it mean and what can we do in this tag.</p>
  <p><strong>properties</strong> tag for e.g.</p>
  <pre><code>   &lt;properties&gt;
          &lt;java.version&gt;1.8&lt;/java.version&gt;
     &lt;/properties&gt;
  </code></pre>
  <p>What does <strong>properties</strong> tag mean ?</p>
  <p>What can I add also in <strong>properties</strong> tag ?</p>