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Jun 15, 2026 · Backend Development

Spring Boot Interceptor vs Filter: 5 Pitfalls and Choosing the Right One for Login Checks

Spring Boot’s Filter and Interceptor can both intercept requests, but developers often misuse them; this article explains five frequent traps—null autowiring in Filters, execution order mistakes, @Value timing issues in Interceptors, Swagger blocking, and exception handling—offering concrete fixes and a decision guide.