Dependency hell
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Other names
- jarmageddon
- jar hell
- classpath hell
- dependency hell
What is it?
These terms refer to the problems that arise from the characteristics of java’s class loading mechanism.
Dependency hell is a more widely used term. It describes general problems with software packages and their dependencies and applies to operating systems as well as to individual development ecosystems. Given its universality it does not cover problems specific to single systems.