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Jun 28, 2020 · Backend Development

How to Slim Down SpringBoot JAR Files for Faster Deployment

This guide explains why SpringBoot JARs become large when including many dependencies, shows how to inspect the packaged lib folder, and provides step‑by‑step instructions—including Maven configuration changes and command‑line tricks—to produce a slimmer JAR without bundled external libraries, improving deployment efficiency.