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What is classloader delegation hierarchy in Java?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Classloader delegation ensures parent loaders are checked before child loaders.
Deep explanation
Bootstrap loader loads core classes, then extension, then application loader. This avoids class duplication and ensures security.
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