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Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve ClassCastException errors related to Apache Axis2 and Tomcat 9, particularly when deploying on an OpenSuse server. Discover effective solutions based on library management and version compatibility.
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Resolving ClassCastException Issues in Apache Axis2 on Tomcat 9: A Step-by-Step Guide

Deploying web applications can sometimes lead to unexpected issues that don't surface during local development. One common problem faced by many developers is the ClassCastException, particularly when using frameworks like Apache Axis2 with Tomcat. In this guide, we'll explore a specific issue regarding the OMLinkedListMetaFactory and how to resolve it efficiently.

Understanding the Problem

What Happened?

You might encounter a ClassCastException when you try to run your web service project that depends on a business logic project in an environment like Tomcat, especially on OpenSuse servers. In this case, the error message might read as follows:

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This issue often arises when there are conflicting library versions utilized across different parts of your application.

Context of the Problem

In this scenario, the web service and business logic projects were using different versions of the Axiom library. The web service was using version 1.2.13 and the business logic project had version 1.4.0. As a result, the deployment produced multiple Axiom libraries on the server, facilitating conflicts that ultimately led to the ClassCastException.

Solutions to Resolve the Issue

Through a detailed investigation, three key factors were identified as the culprits in this situation. Let's look at how to address these problems:

1. Align the Axis2 and Axiom Versions

Reverting to Compatible Versions:

One of the first steps to take is ensuring that both your web service and business logic projects use compatible versions of Axis2 and Axiom. For stable integration, the following versions were successful:

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Make sure to revise your pom.xml file to include these specific versions.

2. Adjust Library Load Order

Importance of Load Order:

The order in which libraries are loaded can impact dependency resolution. Improper ordering might lead to the framework accessing the wrong version of a class, causing runtime errors.

Check and organize the load order of your dependencies in the Maven configurations.

Test the deployment again to see if the error persists.

3. Address JDK 11 Incompatibilities

Exclusions in Dependencies:

While using JDK 11, multiple instances of modules can cause conflicts, particularly with the javax.xml.stream package.

To resolve this, you need to exclude unnecessary libraries that may lead to compatibility problems. Modify your dependency configurations in the pom.xml file as follows:

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Be sure to adjust exclusions for other Axiom implementations and Axis2 dependencies as shown.

Conclusion

After implementing the above steps, the deployment should work smoothly without encountering a ClassCastException. This experience serves as a reminder of the challenges that come with managing dependencies in Java applications.

If you find yourself facing similar issues, remember to:

Keep library versions aligned across your projects.

Manage your dependency load order carefully.

Adjust exclusions to avoid module conflicts.

Final Thoughts

I hope this guide helps fellow developers troubleshoot similar issues with Apache Axis2 and Tomcat in complex project setups. Please share your thoughts or additional tips in the comments below!