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Feb 7, 2025 · Fundamentals

Mastering Java Class Loaders: Break and Follow the Parent Delegation Model

This article explains how to create custom Java class loaders by extending java.lang.ClassLoader, when to override findClass versus loadClass, demonstrates both adhering to and breaking the parent delegation model with complete code examples, and discusses common scenarios such as web servers, SPI, and hot deployment where the delegation mechanism is intentionally altered.