What dependency is missing for org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestMapping?

Question

What dependency am I missing? I am currently using:

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-web</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.5.RELEASE</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.5.RELEASE</version>
</dependency>

The error Im getting is: The import org.springframework.web.bind cannot be resolved

Ram · Answer 1 · 2019-08-06T08:43:37.177

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I had the same problem. After spending hours, I came across the solution that I already added dependency for "spring-webmvc" but missed for "spring-web". So just add the below dependency to resolve this issue. If you already have, just update both to the latest version. It will work for sure.

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-web</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.6.RELEASE</version>
</dependency>

You could update the version to "5.1.2" or latest. I used V4.1.6 therefore the build was failing, because this is an old version (one might face compatibility issues).

edited Aug 06 '19 at 08:43

answered Jan 29 '17 at 17:45

Ram

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Thanks mate, worked for me too. Do you have any idea that if we don't specify the version which one does spring download? Doesn't it download the latest version by default ! – varunkr Jun 20 '17 at 11:58
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It throws error(s)/exception(s) when we don't specify the "" tag. Hence the tag "" is mandatory. Second if you don't specify the version inside this tag, you would need to specify the version markers "LATEST"/ "RELEASE" (Only when you are working with Maven 2.x). For Maven 3.x, the meta version markers are not supported anymore. As always pointing to the latest version of dependencies may create problem while building the app. Therefore It is highly recommended to use concrete values of versions. – Ram Jun 21 '17 at 08:39
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For more details check [Stackoverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/30571/how-do-i-tell-maven-to-use-the-latest-version-of-a-dependency) and [Apache Maven](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/MAVEN/Maven+3.x+Compatibility+Notes#Maven3.xCompatibilityNotes-PluginMetaversionResolution) – Ram Jun 21 '17 at 08:50
Worked for me. Now the `import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestMapping;` is actually working. Thanks! – Sylhare Sep 08 '17 at 02:35

score 31 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 27 '15 at 17:09

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This solution WORKS , I had the same issue and after hours I came up to this:

(1) Go to your pom.xml

(2) Add this Dependency :

    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
        <version>4.1.6.RELEASE</version>
    </dependency>

(3) Run your Project

answered Jun 27 '15 at 17:09

Danish Sofwan

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thanks, I just updated the version because the spring-webmvc was already in my pom – eeadev Nov 11 '15 at 09:15

score 10 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 07 '19 at 17:28

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the problem's actually caused by dependency. I spent whole the day to solve this prblm. Firstly, right click on project > Maven > add dependency

In "EnterGroupId, ArtifactId, or sha1...." box, type "org.springframework".

Then, from droped down list, expand "spring-web" list > Choose the newest version of jar file > Click OK.
Done!!!

answered Nov 07 '19 at 17:28

Daniel Tremblay

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No results for **org.springframework** it says – Ananthu K Kumar Mar 09 '22 at 06:29

score 6 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 07 '11 at 21:26

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I don't think the problem is the dependencies. I guess you are getting that error on your IDE. Then just refresh it. If it's eclipse, try running Maven->Update Dependencies

answered Dec 07 '11 at 21:26

Alejandro Diaz

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score 4 · Answer 5 · answered Feb 05 '14 at 13:00

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To resolve, Update Spring Frame Work to 3.2.0 or above!

answered Feb 05 '14 at 13:00

AVA

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score 2 · Answer 6 · answered Nov 05 '14 at 18:30

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I think You are using Spring 3.0.5 and you need to use Spring 4.0.* This will resolve your problem. org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestMapping is not available in Spring-web earlier then Spring-web 4.0.*

answered Nov 05 '14 at 18:30

Anuj Panwar

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score 2 · Answer 7 · answered Oct 09 '16 at 13:11

Sometimes there is some error in the local Maven repo. So please close your eclipse and delete the jar spring-webmvc from your local .m2 then open Eclipse and on the project press Update Maven Dependencies.

Then Eclipse will download the dependency again for you. That how I fixed the same problem.

score 2 · Answer 8 · answered May 21 '17 at 11:31

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I was using spring-web version 4.3.7

Changing it to a working 4.1.7 immediately solved it.

    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-web</artifactId>
        <version>4.1.7.RELEASE</version>
    </dependency>

answered May 21 '17 at 11:31

Linus Gwabha

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I was using 5.1.3.RELEASE and was getting same error – Ninad Pingale Mar 07 '19 at 09:20

score 2 · Answer 9 · answered Aug 16 '19 at 15:27

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<dependency>
            <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
            <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-web</artifactId>
        </dependency>

answered Aug 16 '19 at 15:27

jyotinadda

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The OP isn't using Spring Boot, but just Spring Framework. – Mark Rotteveel Aug 17 '19 at 06:05

score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Jan 23 '13 at 16:10

I had the same problem but I solved in other way (becouse at right click on project folder no Maven tab apears only if I do that on pom.xml I can see a Maven tab):

So I tink that you get that error because the IDE (Eclipse) didn`t import the dependecies from Maven. Since you are using Spring framework and you probably have STS allready installed right-click on project folder Spring Tools -> Update Maven Dependecies.

I`m using Eclipse JUNO m2eclipse 1.3.0 Spring IDEE 3.1

a3rxander · Answer 11 · 2016-12-28T04:08:06.313

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Go to pom.xml

Add this Dependency :

   <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
        <version>4.1.6.RELEASE</version>
    </dependency>

using command prompt, find your folder: - mvn clean

edited Dec 28 '16 at 04:08

answered Dec 28 '16 at 03:20

a3rxander

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score 0 · Answer 12 · answered Apr 05 '18 at 10:35

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I had almost the same problem but it was just because some .jar library wasn't updated.

I couldn't use @RequestMapping cause that, just "mouse over @RequestMapping" and click on "Fix ..." and the .jar library will be downloading and installing.

answered Apr 05 '18 at 10:35

Ruben Es

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score 0 · Answer 13 · answered Sep 24 '18 at 06:55

-> Go to pom.xml

-> Add this Dependency :
-> <dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.6.RELEASE</version>
</dependency>
->Wait for Rebuild or manually rebuild the project
->if Maven is not auto build in your machine then manually follow below points to rebuild
right click on your project structure->Maven->Update Project->check "force update of snapshots/Releases"

score 0 · Answer 14 · edited Aug 17 '19 at 06:06

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Add this below dependency in your pom.xml

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-web</artifactId>
</dependency>

This is used for @RestController, @RequestMapping

edited Aug 17 '19 at 06:06

Mark Rotteveel

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answered May 31 '19 at 03:10

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score 0 · Answer 15 · answered May 18 '20 at 01:14

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Thanks above all of you contributions! however for my case I finally realized that my dependency above "spring-web" was destroyed on my .m2/repository/org/springframework/spring-web, I just deleted the folder and update Maven again. it got fixed.

answered May 18 '20 at 01:14

Frank Song

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score 0 · Answer 16 · answered Jun 29 '20 at 02:16

Step 1 - The problem is with Eclipse IDE Step 2 - Right Click Maven Dependencies -> Build Path -> Remove Build Path

Update pom.xml for spring-web and spring-webmvc

Step 3 - Update Maven Dependencies

You will see the Spring-Web files will be in the maven dependencies folder.

What dependency is missing for org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestMapping?

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