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Consider removing XML configuration support

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Description

Providing both Java and XML configuration support requires higher maintenance overhead. We should consider removing XML configuration support in Spring Security 7.0, to help reduce the maintenance and support overhead.

Related gh-13266

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Review related issue gh-13266 and map the existing Java and XML configuration support before deciding whether removal is feasible; “done” is not defined beyond considering removal in Spring Security 7.0.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring
Domain
security
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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