Maven dependency: exclude one class

Question

For example I have dependency:

    org.slf4j
    slf4j-api
    

        

Answer 1

Excluding a single class in not possible. Within tags you can define . However, these are for entire dependencies.

The shade plugin should be handled with care. Generally, it's not good practice to be creating a jar containing all your dependencies in one place as it tends to lead to problems if you are to be using the produced artifact in another project as a dependency. For example, shading slf4j in your jar and then depending on your artifact in another project where you have another slf4j will bring you grief.