apache / apache/maven-dependency-plugin

[MDEP-588] Allow exclusion of optional dependencies

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**[mike duigou](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ViewProfile.jspa?name=bondolo)** opened **[MDEP-588](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/MDEP-588?redirect=false)** and commented

Optional dependencies can be manually excluded but it would be useful to be able to omit them without having to specifically reference the artifacts by name. An "omitOptional" defaulting to "false" would suffice.

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**Affects:** 3.0.2

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Maven Dependency Plugin’s handling of optional dependencies and existing exclusion configuration, then use the project’s test suite to verify the requested behavior and its false default.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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