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How does Spring Boot handle configuration refresh at runtime?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Spring Cloud Config allows runtime configuration updates using refresh scope.
Deep explanation
Using @RefreshScope, beans can be reloaded when configuration changes are detected. Actuator /refresh endpoint triggers re-binding of configuration without restarting application.
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