Question
What is the cause of the NoSuchMethodError for org.springframework.data.repository.config.RepositoryConfigurationSource.getAttribute?
// N/A - this error typically does not require a code snippet but relates to classpath and dependencies.
Answer
The NoSuchMethodError in Spring Data occurs when the application attempts to call a method that does not exist in the classpath. In this case, the error is specifically indicating that the method `getAttribute` on `RepositoryConfigurationSource` cannot be found. This usually results from a mismatch between the versions of Spring Data and the Spring framework or related dependencies.
Causes
- Dependency version conflicts between Spring Data and Spring Framework.
- Code compiled against an older or newer version of Spring Data.
- Issues with the build configuration, such as Maven or Gradle not resolving the correct versions.
Solutions
- Confirm the compatibility of Spring Data versions with the corresponding Spring Framework version. Refer to the Spring data compatibility matrix.
- Update the dependency versions in your build configuration file (pom.xml for Maven or build.gradle for Gradle) to ensure alignment.
- Run a build tool command (like `mvn clean install` or `./gradlew clean build`) to refresh the dependencies and ensure that all classes are compiled correctly.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Not aligning the versions of Spring Data and Spring Framework.
Solution: Check and update your build configuration files to use compatible versions.
Mistake: Assuming that the IDE has the latest dependencies without refreshing.
Solution: Always refresh your project dependencies after modifying the build configuration using your IDE's refresh option.
Helpers
- NoSuchMethodError
- RepositoryConfigurationSource
- Spring Data
- Spring Framework
- Java
- Dependency Management