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Incorrect Spring Expression Language (SpEl) syntax

Last modified: 03 December 2024

Reports syntax errors in the Spring Expression Language (SpEL) code, such as unresolved references and invalid locations.

Example:

@Controller
public class MyController {
    @Value("#{T(java.lang.Math).unknown()}") // Cannot resolve property or method 'unknown'
    public void setValue(String s) {}
}

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Inspection Details

By default bundled with:

IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3, Qodana for JVM 2024.3,

Can be installed with plugin:

Spring, 243.23126