Could not write JSON: Infinite recursion (StackOverflowError); nested exception spring boot

Question

This is my District Controller, when I try to fetch data after saving I get the error, even when I try get object form getDistrict(Long id) the same strikes ple

Answer 1

This issue occurs when dealing with bi-directional mapping. Use @JsonManagedReferenc and @JsonBackReference in DAO/Entity class

@JsonManagedReference is the forward part of reference – the one that gets serialized normally. @JsonBackReference is the back part of reference – it will be omitted from serialization.

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