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How does Spring Boot handle classpath conflicts and dependency hell?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Spring Boot resolves dependency conflicts using Maven/Gradle dependency management and classloader isolation rules.
Deep explanation
Spring Boot uses BOM (Bill of Materials) to control dependency versions. Classpath conflicts are resolved using dependency mediation (nearest wins). However, runtime issues still occur when incompatible versions of libraries like Jackson or Hibernate coexist.
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